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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
WOODMEN.
SELECT DELEGATES.
FOR STATE MEETING
e. j. CURTIS AND G. A. CROWDEN,
OF THIS CITY, WILL REPRE-
GATHERING AT DECATUR.

Three hundred members of the
Modern WOodman OF America repre-
senting thirty camps in La Sale coun-
ty lodges at the state meeting in June,
to be held at Decatur, Illinois.
The meeting was not called to or
der until after o'clock and a large
number were in attendance. The Sc.
lection of a chairman to handle the
business of the afternoon was the
first matter to be taken up. 1t has not
been definitely decided whether or not
a county picnic will be held this year
and this matter was scheduled to
come up for discussion. fl
The session will adjourn this eve
ming, or early as soon as the business
of the camps is transacted.
The meeting was devoid in its
early stages of my of the strife that
marked former county gatherings
The following men were named dele
gates to the state convention with
instructions to oppose for the present
any increase in the Woodmen rates .
P. M. Macarthur, Marseilles; M. G.
Brown, La Sale; L. j. Curtis, Otta
wa; W. s. Heating, Streator; G. A.
Crowden, Ottawa; Henry Olds, Peru;
W. c. Harger, of Earlville. and Hen
w Sauar Mandota
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
DEMOCRATIC TOWN
TICKET MADE CLEAN
SWEEP IN ELECTION
ALL OFFICES GO TO NAMES ON
PARTY TICkET-TWO OF THEM
CHOSEN AS FAITHFUL, THO OF
DIFFERENT POLITICAL STRIPE.

All township Offices were swept into
the Democratic hopper yesterday.
Such well known followers of Jeffer-
sonian principles as Sam Ankney and
Tom +. Reilly riding thru the polls
on the landslide. 1t did not make any
difference because they bore the COP.
brand in their efforts to swipe an OF.
flee or two-which they did with neat.
ness iald dispatch.
MIR. Ankney was reelected a justice
OF the peace. while Mr. Reilly, who vo-
Gates as a protector of the peace and
safety Of the public during his regular
hours, was chosen constable. Botn
were elected on the Democratic ticket
and from now on will be expected to
help support the party when virtue is
most needed-aDout campaign time,
when funds are needed
All the other men on the slate went
sliding thru whizzing. Thomas Nor
gan, who was opposed for commission
er by Walter Jacobs. was elected by a
snug majority over his opponent, not
withstanding that Jacobs piled up a
good vote, considering he had no or.
ganized forces behind him. The re-
suits:
Ear Iusfjee of Peace
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
CONVICTS SIEZE
WARDEN'S AUTO AND
FLEE; RE-CAPTURED

Joliet, ILL.,, April 4-Four c0nvicts
who made spectacular dash for lib.
erty from the Joliet pententiary this
afternoon in Warden Zimmers car,
were recaptured after less than an
hour of freedom. Frank McCloskey
murderer, John l.eski burglar, and
John Lane and Ross Clausen, robbers,
oyercame the TRUSTEES in charge OF the
wardens car, drove headlong thru q
group of 700 fellow convicts returning
from the quarries, and sped down the
roadway. A posse pursued them for
six miles until they ran into ditch
and surrendered.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
|. v. HOSPITAL WILL
NOT OPPOSE RYBURN

Editor Free Trader-Journal;
My attention has been called to the
fact that some misapprelension exists
as, to the plans and purposes of the
proposed Illinois Valley Hospital,
which is having tendency to con
fuse the vote on the proposed bond is
sue.
Our hospital will be private insti-
tuition intended for diagnosis, in addi-
tion to the usual hospital facilities. 1t
must not be regarded as in opposition
to the present hospital. The reason
for our entering the hospital field is
that it does not seem practicable for
the city to provide such facilities as
we regard as essential to the conduct
OF q strictly modern hospital.
This statement is made by request
and in a spirit of fairness to those
who favor the bond issue; also in jus
tice to ourselves.
THE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION,
BY DR.. J. W. Petit, President
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
FIND UNCONSCIOUS
MAN LYING ALONG
SIDE Of HIS CAR
JACOB ECkERT, A WELL KNOWN
FORMER OTTAWA YOUNG MAN,
is IN SERIOUS CONDITION FOL-
LOWING ACCIDENT.

Jacob J. Eckert, IOstant hardware
dealer and former Ottawa resident, is
lingering between life and death as a
result of an automobile accident last
evening at 5 o'clock near the Lehr
farm, one mile and half east Of
Grand Ridge. Reports from the Strea.
tor hospital this morning were to the
effect that Eckert has a fighting
chance to recover.
Eckert was on his way to LOstant in
Ford auto, which he was driving
himself There was no witness to the
accident. Shortly before 5 o'clock
Michael Lehr and Edward Graham
found Eckert lying unconscious on the
road and the Ford car in the ditch a
few feet away.
The man was apparently dead and
was lying with his face to the ground.
When he showed signs Of life he was
rushed to Grand Ridge, where DR..
Lewis attended him. Later he was re-
moved to the Streator hospital. All
during the night he was in state OF
coma, but this morning showed signs
of regainng consciousness. 1t is be.
lieved, however, that he has been in
jured internally His shoulders were
bruised quite badly.
In Just what manner Mr.. Eckert fell
from the machine is not known. The
engine of the Ford car was dead in
high gear, indicating that Mr.. Eckert
was travelling at high rate OF speed
prior to the mishap. The car was not
badly damaged
Mr.. Eckert had been employed with
the G. w. Reed Co. In this city for ten
years, but on January /, 1917, entered
the hardware business for himself at
Lostant, H. He is son OF Mrs
Catherine Eckert, OF 1902 Illinois ave
nue..
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
SENATOR VARDAMAN TO
VOTE AGAINST THE
PRESIDENT
BLOCKED IN HOUSE
NO VOTE WILL BE RECORDED ON
GERMAN SITUATION UNTIL
THURSDAY-NO LIMIT TO DE-
BATE IS AGREED UPON.

Washington Early evidences today
that it will be late tonight or early
tomorrow morning before vote can
be reached on the Flood Martin reso-
luton multiplied this afternoon as the
senate debated it.
The majority favored the resolution
and its passage was foregone con-
clusion but many senators wanted to
be heard and place themselves on rec
ord before the country, in support
ing the president.
The first speech opposing came
from Senator Vardaman, of Mississip-
pi, who declared he opposed war and
would vote against the resolution. He
said, however, il war was declared
he would do all he could to make it
successful. 1t was not believed more
than eight votes would be cast against
the resolution. Senator LaFollette
had been expected to endeavor to pre-
vent consideration OF the resolution
by parliamentary tactics but did not
do so.
In the house objections by Repre-
sentative King, Illinois. and Cooper,
to Wisconsin, prevented Chairman
Flood from calling up the resolution
which his committee had reported fav-
orably by vote OF II to 2 and ii
was agreed that consideration Of it
will begin at ten o'clock tomorrow
without any limitation Of debate. The
house then adjourned 20 that hour.
Senator McCumber of North Dakota
introduced a substitute for the Flood
Martin resolution the effect of which
would be to postpone actual hOstili-
ties to give Germany a last chance
to abandon her ruthless submarine
war fare
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
HOUSE COMMITTEE
VOTES 17-2 ON WAR

Washington April 4.-By a vote OF
II to 2 tie House foreign affairs com
mittee today reported favorably the
Flood Martin state of war resolution,
amended to conform in every particu.
lar to that which was under eonsdera-
tion in the Senate.
The two dissenting votes were cast
by Representatives Shackleford, OF
Missouri, and Cooper, of Wisconsin,
the latter the ranking Republican
member of the committee.
1t Is expected that the resolution
will be called up for debate in the
House at 1G o'clock tomorrow morn
ing
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
FUNERAL OF MRS. j. W. EGAN
HELD TUESDAY AFTERNOON

The funeral Of Mrs. James w Egan
was held Tuesday afternoon at 1880
o clock from the late home. 1929 Clin-
ton street, Rev. Stackman officiating.
Miss Griffith aud Miss Ham sang dur
ing the services
The pail bearers were Mark Duffy,
r. j. Kelly, James Spillane. Silas La.
vanway, Edward Dwyer and Fred
Thomas.
Those from out of town who attend,
cd the funeral were Mrs +. Fl, Brandt,
of Wnnepeg. Canada; Mrs. A. j.
Mofslonder, wyoming, H., Mrs. VIM.
GriiIin, Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. Han.
ran. La Sale; and Mrs. DR.. Cox. OF
Oglesby.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
WANT STREAT0R BOY
DECLARED DEPENDANT

Lloyd Bussard, Streator boy, tais
morning was made defendant" in de-
pendancy proceedings instituted by
Ida Peters, OF Strcator who claims
the youth is not being given the prop
er parental care he is entitled to, and
should be taken from his father, Fran
els Bussard, of 923 Cotton street,
Streator. The mother of Lloyd is
dead and he has been under the pa
ternal parents wing since the time his
best friend was taken from him.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
DRAMA CLUB SEATS
ARE SELLING RAPIDLY

Tickets have been selling rapidly
for the Ottawa Drama club show,
which will take place at the high
school auditorium next Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings, April 10 and Ii.
People who saw the first performance
of this club, five years ago, have
been willing to patronize it ever since.
If you are not among this fortunate
crowd now is your opportunity to see
cne of the best shows of the'season
at the low price Of fifty cents.
Seats will be reserved for both
nights of "Tommy's Wife and "Otta-
wa Folles" at Geiger's bakery, Thurs
day. April 5, at nine a. n.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
NEW ROAD MAN
FOR SOUTH OTTAWA.

Robert Heth, who was elected high.
way commissioner Of South Ottawa,
was for years highway commissioner
in Grand Rapids township and made
a good record for efficiency and econ
omy. Mr. Ileth promises the pro-
perty holders in South Ottawa good
returns for the money and Will see
that the river road and Deer Park
road which will be under his supervis'
ion, are something more than ruts
and mud holes.
Mr. Heth wants to thank the voters
of South Ottawa for their confidence
and loyal support at yesterdays elec-
tion.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
10000 TRADESMEN
CALLED TO C0L0RS

Washington. D c., April A call
for 10000 workers in all trades for
the quartermasters enlisted reserve
corps was issued today by the War
Department. Citizens of the United
States between the ages Of Is and 40,
of good character and health, will be
accepted for period of four years,
unless sooner discharged by proper
authority, and promoted to higher
grades in the reserve as soon as va
cancies occur.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
S24O, ,000, 900 ARMY
BILL PASSES HOUSE

Washington ID C., April 1.-The
House late this afternoon, passed the
army appropriation bill, carrying total
appropriations Of $240,C0GG00
Americans Lose Lives
New Orleans, April 1.-The Norwe-
gian steamer Farmand, carrying a
crew of eighteen men, mostly Ameri-
cans, was sunk off the French coast
Tuesday by a submarine. Nothing has
been reported of the fate of the crew
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
MEXICO FOR PEACE,
SAYS EX-MlNISTER

Mexico City, April 4.-Mexico is go
ing to continue her efforts to end the
European war. Mexico has never Civ
en- any secret aid to Germany, These
were two chief declarations in an in,
terview given 10 in.erna,.onal News
Service today by General Candido
Aguilar. who has just resigned as Tor
eign minister OF Mexico.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
FETzER IS ELECTED
CHICAGO ALDERMAN

G. W. Fetzer, son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. w. Fetzer, of South Ottawa, yes
terday was elected alderman of the
7th ward in Chicago over Charles
Merriam his Independent opponent
Merriam was defeated by the form-
or Ottawa man for the nomination
and then had to give Merriam anoth-
er bout in the regular election. He
came out of the contest with a snug
majority. fl
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
FRANK BUSCH HURT.
PIECE OF STEEL
LODGES IN OPTIC

Frank Busch, aged IS years OF 1852
Kansas street, employed at the Pio-
neer plant Of the National Fire Proof
ing Co., was seriously injured while
cutting iron rails with a chise.. A
piece OF tho chisel, one inch long
lodged in his left optic, injurlng the
oyesight. The young man was TAX
en- to st. Luke's hospital in Chicago
yesterday afternoon for treatment An
operation was performed and the steel
removed from his eye. II Is believed
that the eyesighi viii be saved.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
Connerton Carries Utl
JUDGE MAYO UNlTES LIVES
or STREATOR YOUNG COUPLE

Miss Mabel Haynes, aged %. and
BENJAMIN Kletke, also %, were unit
ed in marriage this morning by Judge
Henry Mayo. The ceremony was per
formed in the judges private cham
bers and Immediately after they were
pronounced one, the newly weds left
for Streator to spring the joyful It'd.
ings upon their friends
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
TOWN MEETING GIVES
SO, 800 LEVY FOR YEAR

The annual town meeting was held
yesterday afternoon at o'clock, at
which time the business for the ensu-
ing year was transacted. NJ ]. Hani-
fen was appointed as moderator. The
report Of the treasurer and commits
sioner of highways was approved.
The tax levy for the year 1917 is
$500. Lester Horan was appointed
AS town attorney.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
Worst Of the Flies.

The horsetly Is the most cruel and
bloodthlrsty Of the entire fly family
He IL armed with most formidable
weapon, which consists Of four lancets
so sharp and strong that they will pen
citrate leather. He makes his appear
ance in June. The female Is armed
with six lancets, with which she bleed'
both cattle and horses and even humal
beings.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
AUSTRIA TO BREAK
WITH UNITED STATES

The Hauge-Austria is to break OIL
diplomatic relations with the United
States, according to a dispatch receiv-
ed here today. The Austrian govern
ment has been compelled to consent
to a break as the result of strong Ger
man pressure the dispatch added.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
MRS. ARTHUR ARNOLD
DEAD IN CALIFORNIA

Word was received in Ottawa this
morning announcing the death OF
Mrs. Jessie Peace Arnold, wife of
Arthur Arnold, of Ocean Beach, Cali
fornia. Mrs. Arnold died yesterday
morning following three weeks Ill
ness CT heart trouble.
Mrs. Arnold formerly lived in this
city and has many relatives in Mar
settles.
The funeral services will be held
Friday afternoon Burial VIII be al
Ocean Beach. California.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
Dolan Gets Match.

Racine, Wis. April l--Roclsy Kan
sas and Rcd Dolan have been match
cd for q ten round encounter here
on April IL. Kansas is credited with
a victory over Johnnie Kilbanc re-
Gently.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
C. j. CLARK is ELECTED
DEER PARK SUPERVISORS

G. J. Clark, a brother of Attorney
Melville Clark, of this city, yesterday
was elected supervisor over j. },
Hornung, in Deer Park township, the
vote being 21S to 81. Adam Hornung
was elected commissioner over Noah
Patterson. 236 to 70. william Warner
was elected justice without opposition
Connerton Carries Utica.
Edward Connerton, brother or
Mrs. r. r.. Gedney. of this city, was
elected to succeed 'llr. Leland as su'
pervisor from Utica. Mr.. Connerton
defeated John Bauman, his opponent
by vote almost two to one.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
Commissioner of Highways.

Tho township meeting for South
Ottawa was called to order by Clerk
f. M. Del app. John Hill was ap'
pointed as moderator. The reports OF
the supervisors, treasurer and com
missioner of highways are approved.
The tax levy of $3.50 for town pur-
poses was approved.
The election Of a commissioner of
highways elvolve itself into a three
corner fight. with the result as fol-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
DRY" LEADER SAY
THEY WILL KEEP ON
FIGHTING SALOONS
REV. c. A. BRIGGS, JR., SPEAKING
FOR THE ANTI-liQUOR FORCES,
HOLDS BATTLE WILL BE TO
THE FINISH.

Leaders of the dry forces are not
taking the defeat of yesterday as a
bitter pill. On the other hand, judg-
ing by the tenor of statement issued
by Rev. c. A. Briggs. Jr., the anti
liquor forces feel that they have made
an advancement and will be back into
tie arena just as soon as another OPP
poItunity affords itself, with heads up
ready for battle.
Rev Briggs statement on behalf Of
the dry forces follows:
We acknowledge defeat after
making fair and square fight to
put Ottawa in the dry list. Our
defeat was due to the fact that
the vets had better organiza-
ton, and spent dollars to our
dems.
When the drys threw down the
gauntlet TO the Vets, we re-
solved to do battle royal. We
have kept entirely free from per
sona attacks upon individuals.
We refused to draw any religious
or UNCONVENTIONAL lines, to dis
criminate between taxpayer and
non-taxpayer, homegrown voters
and hyphenated Americans. : We
had no paid workers at the polls
or elsewhere on electiol day, and
we did not spend one cent for use
. OF automobiles to give our voters
an outing. Even when we circu-
lated the dry petition, our cham
pion among those who secured
the signers refused to consider
taking cent in pay, or even for
carfare.
The fight was clearly contest
between the Church and the sa-
loon. We assume that every one
of the four dozen saloons and the
breweries, etc. lined up and
worked with the vets. OF the
dozen churches In the voting area,
oaly siX were actively represented
even by their ministers. The
churches have no hired assistants
upon their pay rolls, and the posi-
tions of the pastors were not even
dependent upon the success of the
dry fight Perhaps this accounts
for the lack of support and back
ing.
We acknowledge, with graft
tude the fair and courteous treat
ment accorded to our cause by the
Free I'rader-Journal. We have
spent our money gladly with them
for we believe in education. The
editorial comments on the cam
paign have been free from bias
o. prejudice
We are defeated in this battle,
but we are not discouraged. The
handwriting is on the wall >" The
saloon is making its death strug-
gle. We shall enter the arena
with the monster liquor trafic
whenever we have another oppor-
tunitv. We are sure we have God
on our side, and that victory
comes nearer with every blow we
strike.
Vets Well Pleased. ,
ID. l.. McKenny, campaign manage
/ =. n1angn1 mtI
The results of yesterdays election
N"Ottawa will never go dry as long al
Marseilles, Streator and La Sale re
main in the So Don column" he sad
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04

Bigford, past commissioner OF high
ways was defeated.
TIL. Thompson and G. NJ Pool were
chosen as justices without any con-
test. ]. NJ. Rockwell was elected con
stable without opposition.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
DENY HOSPITAL RUMOR.

A report having been spread
abroad that Dean Quinn proposed
to erect new hospital and was op-
posed to the issuing Of city bonds
for city hospital, the undersigned
interviewed Dean Quinn, who stat
ed that he had no intention what
ever Of erecting a hospital and was
strongly in favor Of the proposed
bond issue Of $50,000 and he au-
thorized us to make this statement
to the public.
p. j. Cl.UNE.
CLARENCE cHicGs.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
Fos constabIes.

Leo Feeley and Frank Sweger were
given 10 ald I votes respectively IN
the fourth precinct.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
Vets Well Pleased.

d. l.. McKenny, campaign manager
iOr the vets was well pleased with
the results of yesterdays election.
'Ottawa will never go dry as long as
Marseilles, Streator and La Sale re-
main in the 50 Don column" he SAID.
I'VE are ioyful over the way the
voters sided with US, thereby repeat
ing the victory of two years ago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04

NATURALIZATION VI tic NVpA oohu oeolC"'
man. a.
Washington, D.. c., April 4Consid-
eraticn of the Flood Marin resolution
was begun by the senate shortly af'
ter it convened at 10 o'clock this
morning Nearly all senator's were in
their seats prepared to stay all night
if necessary to batter down the La
Toilette opposition and reach vote
on the measure
The opening OF debate was delay
ed few minutes by the reading or
a patriotic communication endorsing
the declaration that state of war
exists
Rev. kbler, in the opening prayer
pleaded for An early peace, a real
peace for every nation under the
sun. " I'll
The war resolution was taken up by
unanimous consent,
Senator LaFallette was present but
did not lift his voice in protest, Sen
atCr Hitchcock Immediately took the
floor to explain the measure.
"The time for action is at hand"
said Hitchcock. The time for dis.
'cusson Is past The president has
stated more clearly and accurately
the reasons which make this great
step necessary. The resolution pro.
vides for war upon the imperial Ger
man government 1t is framed along
the lines of previous resolutions of
this kind, II is unquestionably dec
laration of war.
Il am impressed with the solemnity
of the occasion Some seem to en-
JOY the prospect of war. TO me 1t Is
depressing and dreadful. The enor'
nous cost the people must pay, the
great increased cost OF living, the in
creased taxation, the awful heritage
CT death stagger my mind. The awtul
sacrifice OF life sickens my heart
by victory We want no territory. We
want no indemnity We have no his
toric grudges to settle We have no
racial antlpathies to crafty. We are
, going to war to yindicate our honor
and our Independence as a great ma
ticn. SuCh Quarre, as We have win
Germany was not of cur choosing 1t
was forced upor us
Il have bee. q posed TO war. bit.
, terly opposed to war. continued
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04

The factory output of sausage In the
United States is worth SOC, 100000 an
nually.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
NORRY ATTACKS PLAN.

Westinghouse charges
by Senator Norry, Of Nebraska, made
N debate OF war resolution in that
body late this afternoon that I'VE are
about to put the dollar mark on the
American flag threw the senate in
TO uproar Senator Williams, Of Mis-.
sissippi declared the charge grazed
the edge of treason and other sena.
tors were fully as emphatic in their
denunciation of the Nebraska states
man. a.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-04
THE WEATHER

Probably rain tonight.
followed by clear Thurs
day: somewhat colder.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-31
TO INCORPORATE
IOWA ASSN
Articles Drawn UP by Late Jurist,
Horace z. Deemer, to be
Flied In Des Moines
This Week.

Articles of incorporation of the
Greater Iowa association, originally
drafted by the late iurtst, Horace E.
Deemer OF the Iowa supreme court,
will be fled at Des Moines this week.
The organization was formed three
years ago.
Since then its activities have been
so numerous that there has not been
sufficient time to perfect the organi-
zatton. It's statewide activities are
now being knit into q close organiza-
ton and definite official form IS to be
given to the association in the arti-
cles Of incorporation
These articles will lack the Item of
capitalization. II will be specifically
stated that the organization is one to
which the phase Of pecuniary profit
does not attach. The object OF the
ass ociation is given as ito help IN
every proper manner to achieve great
er and better results in every line OF
human endeavor In the state OF Iowa
and 10 promote in every possible way
the general advancement OF said state
and of the people thereof. This or.
ganization shall be strictly non-parti
san and non-sectioDal- The members
Of the association shall be those who
love Iowa"
Colonel Geo. W. Frenck o. Daven-
port is president of the association.
Woodworth Clum is the secretary and
: the principle place OF business is
: Davenport.