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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
Our Lostc5 by Fire.

III one could imagine all tho build
.ngs destroyed by fire in the United
States in year arranged along one
highway. each building occupying a
lot siXty-tive feet wide. the highway
would extend from New York to Chi
cago, and the buildings would line it
on each side. Such is the calculation
of the department of the interior. Fur
thermorc, person travelling this scene
OF desoation would pass in every thou
sand feet ruin from which an injured
person has been taken. At every three
quarters of mile he would encounter
the remains of human being who
had been burned to death,
For years. it is estimated, the amount
Of actual property annually consumed
by fire In this country reaches 500
100000, and another sum of about like
proportions Is spent for the mainte-
nance of fire departments. waterworks.
insurance premiums, etc. to prevent
still greater losses. Plain
Dealer.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
HOLD RESTAURANT
MAN WHEN GUARD IS
POISONED By MEAL

Pittsburgh May 1I~-fcur more
national eHatdnen were rushed to
BradAocF General hospital this morn.
inc suffering nom tho mysterious
folm Of poisoning which attacked a
company on lulrd in the Pittsburgh
district. causing Che dcaa Of Lieot
William T. Cogcoran. Of Philadelphia.
last night and the sericu rs illness Of
G1y Of the hiftyonc members OF the
company. Thirteen arc now in hos.
pitfalls and the condition OF tevcral
is grave restaurant owner is uH-
der military guard pendlrg IN inYc5'
igat,On
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
CITY AND VICINITY ITEMS

Miss Alice Gwyrn. student nurse
al Ryburn Memorial hospital. under
went an operation for appendicitis
this morning She is reported a. get
ting along very nicely.
Mrs. Theresa +. Miller. mother of
Rev Casimir Miller OF st. Francis
parish and his niece Miss Anna Mill
or both of Baltimore, New Jersey,
are here for an extended visit.
Arthur Lanisan returned to Chida-
20 after brief visit with Ottawa
friends
Mrs. Bruce Harrington, OF Mar
settles. was an Ottawa visitor yester-
day afternoon.
Nix. and Mrs. Harry Wiiitmore, OF
Alton, H.. are the guests of friends
in this city for few days
Roy Brown of Strcator, is trans
acting business in Ottawa today,
Charles Mitchell who has been con
fined to Rybuln hospital Tor he past
several weeks has been removed tC
his home i'm the country.
Mrs l.. q. Baird Of Wilimette i
the guest at the home of Mrs. J. w
Petit, of Pearl street
James F. Farrell and County Audi
tor Axel Heiberg were in LA Noble
Illinois yesterday in conference with
the Chamber OF Commerce Of that city
/ in regard to a trial that will pass thru
+ Ottawa.
/ Anthony Berry and Thomas Tuliy
local commission merchant. are III
/ Chicago today, MIR. Berry, who was q
former mearchant of Ottawa. will en-
gage in the fruit and vegetable bust
ness in connection with his store al
amoby.
Miss Mary Mcmahon returned t.
her home in Freeport yesterday, after
spending the past few days with Mrs
Mary Quinn. of this city
Miss Marie Clarkson, of Newark
was an ottawa visitor this afternoon
George s Farnsworth transacte,
business in Medota Yesterday after
noon
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
DENY THAT ILLINOIS
WOMAN WAS KILLED
As SPY IN GERMANY

ST. Francisyil'e, III, May II In.
definite rumor5 that were the subject
of ncighhorhood gossip we're roaponr
ible for the origin here oT . story
stating that Mis-. Kathryn Couch, wife
OF Row laTes Couch, bad been shot
in Germany as 2 spy, Becauon the
Only persons in this vicinity wto
know of the affairs Of the Couch fam
lily live in = rural district. = miles
from tha Gity Il wa late yestet
day afternoon before Information was
received that Rev Couch was living
in Pike county, Okla, and that the
story Of Mrs touch's death was
without foundation.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
GENERAL ALEXlEFF
QUITS AS CHIEF OF
RUSSIAN FORCES

Petrorrad, May H. Ccneral AIeH-
icn has resigned al commaadc" IN
chcC of the Russian armies 9ccori-
ing 10 q rumcr circulated here today
There Is TO be 4 military conference
n ilia city shortly It will be 1t
tended by the commanders Of the var
ieua army groups and viii Sc be'd
Ger the purpose Of conaidrr.nS tac
rcncra military situation
The government has Issued s'1to
mcnt saying that recent reports oil
anarchy in VladiyostJk a,c untrue.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
War Raducen Insanity.

War az a palliative Of insanity Ia a
theory unfamiliar to most people, but
we have no reason to doubt the con.
illusions OF Or. Oswald of Glasgow
linntc asylum OH tie matter one
phas. Of the subject Is instructive and
significant. This Is "thc removal of
the powerful effect Of poverty Oh the
mind and it's replacement by the high
or standard of living and remuneulive
employment Poverty AMI unempoy.
mcnt are thus by medical testimony
more fertile causes Of insanity thai
war.--London Globe.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
CARRANZA SAYS
MEXICO MAY Be.
FORCED INTO WAR

Mexico City, May H. That Presi.
dent Carranza believes Mexico may
be forced into the world war Is indi-
Gated by the speech he made at the
banquet in honor of General Obre-
CONS, the retiring minister of war.
Tho address created sensation
and was the CHIEF topic of converse.
ton today.
President Carran2a caid in part
"lf Mexico becomes involved In the
great world conflict General Obregon' 4
services viii be invaluable. | am
sure he will act with tho same patriot
ism and efficiency he has shown in
the past and I will want him by my
side"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
KILLS VILLA GENERAL
AFTER QUARREL OVER
DIVISION OF SP0IlS

Fl Paso. Texas, May r. The deaf \
Of General jose Ynez Salazar, villa
nmandcs, was explained today in
a message received by the Caran2a
con M, f. Hpiano Bravo. General
Sal2al was killcd by fellow leader,
the dispatch said, in an argument over
the division Of money obtained by
villa raiders in = recent attack upon
the TO ranch. owned by Morris d Co.
6 Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
u S. TAXES STEPS
Continued from page L.

CONTINUED from page u
come in for MUCH criticism during the
last few weeks It's civilian advisory
committee are charged with assuming
powers which they do not enjoy under
the law Senators and representatives.
claim that this board is dsarranging
the business Of the country That
the committees recently assumed a
right dictate what shall and what
shall not be done. and that IN gen
eral little real progress TO place the
nation on a war footing has been
made
One Of tho chief causes for com
plant has h"on the presence nt post
master Genera Rurlcson in the capt
tol lohbviug Tor administration meas.
ures Members have declared that he
was Carrying orders" and they have
openly resented his presence,
As a result Of the present situation
agitation for more closely centralized
power along certain lines and for a
broadening on, of Others has been
started Suggestions that cabinet
changes should he made are current
in many quarters but officials closest
to The president declare that he r.
SCENTS the open criticism and that he
viii stand by all or the members OF
his cabinet
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
Society Notes:


Everything is in readiness for the
hame-talent play the Minister
Wife's New Bonnet" which will be
given this evening and Friday even
inc by The members of the Christian
Fndeayor society at the Presbyterian
church. Owing to the illness of Mrs.
V. 4 Capsell Miss Ethel Allison will
take her place. The following are
the members Of the east.
Rev. Grundy the ministcr-H, H.
Wolslegel
Mrs. Grundy, the ministers wife
Miss Marian Tillman.
Samantha Slick, president sewing
scciety-Miss Mary Brown.
Nodanna Smpkins. who is always
asleep Miss Irma JegglIe
Penelope Perkins, she's 20 precise
Miss Sylvia Funk
Agatha Squalls, the blusterer Miss
Idalla GerdinG.
Cayenne Pepper, who stutters-Mlss
Miriam FarnswCrth.
Dephe IIardahear who is deaf
Miss Fern Glen.
Vivian Walker the city mllliner--
Miss Ethel Allison
Always Knoxit, ag his name implies
Arnold Gerdlng.
Billy Butcher. - good fellow Vim
Andrews.
Hugh llowler, the country sport
'. A. Capael
Prof lIighyoCe. The choirma1ter
Newell VonckX.
Al "A meeting OF the philanthrOnl,
department OF the Woman'g Club yes
tplday afternoon at the home of Mr9
T.. =. Johnson. a Red Cross unit O
he Ottawa chapter was formed. Tit
officers of the department viii he tn
officers of the Red Cross Organization
they are Mrs johnson, chairman. Mrs
W. E Hart, vice president, Mrs. },
Hornune secretary and treasurer
An investigating and rurchasing con
mittee. consisting of Mrs. III. W. Hon
son chairman. Miss Flora Cullen am
Mrs. tmily Parrot were appointe
to outline the work Tor the unit Thu
department viii still continue t
make supplies for the visiting nurS
as well az other Red Cross suppl
work. The next meeting will . b
"wednesday afternoon with Mrs Gu
EnclE;sl on Illinois avenue.
& y j.
Mckinley PARK. located about liv
miles south of Ottawa on the C., I
& = railway, Stfeator division wi
be officially opened Sunday evening
Dancing will be the popular dlye;sio
at the park, Special car service wi
, be ARRANGED fol Ottawa and Streato
faircna
) = 8 g.
| The regular school and receptio
= of Willis academy will De held 0
) Friday evening.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
Player Piano Rolls.

SaXaphonc arrangement. hand played
and song rolls, at the Smith Music Co.
S25 La Sale ST. next to Gayety en-.
trance
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

Bargains In Used Pianos
Al the Smith Music CO.. 500 La Sale
st.. next to Gayety entrance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
MOOSE MINSTREL
SHOW PRONOUNCED
A GREAT SUCCESS
BILL MuLHoLLAND, GEORGE
GIBBONS HEADLINERS OF AT.
TRACTION - GORGEOUS cos.
TUNES FOR THESPiAN5.

Playing before an appreciatlve audi
ence. last evening at the Gayety the
atre, Gerber's Honey Boy Mnstrels.
given under the auspices of the
Awwatto Lodge, No 800, Loyal Order
of Moose. scored a biz hit in their
initial appearance.
Gorgeously gowned and with all of
the latest song hits. and Gags" the
play was one round of laughter af-
ter another from the moment the cur
tain arose until the grand finale. hi
rector Gerber has his thespians train
cd In nice style and they went thru
the performance with the ease and
confidence of cid timers It has been
FIVE years. or more, since Ottawa has
been privileged to witness a public
minstrel show. thus three was plenty
OF enthusiasm shown by the audience
Bill Mulholland and George Glib
bons were the big headiners of the
show last evening, A few years be
for the bright lights and Bill will be
outshining the popular star AL Jolson
while Gibbons has 1t many ways
tmostly weight on the illustrious
Lew Dachstetter
Nlulholland's number oh Johnny,
was the big hit of the evening. So EN-
thusiastc was the "lrisher' that 1t
played before his audience with al
OF the old time pep and confidence
OF star of mlnstralty
When George Gibbons started tt
pray for the Lights to 80 out" hf
sent his audience into commissions 81
laughter and only after he had beer
encored about six times would his lis
teners allow him to take bis seat.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
George Beban
Oils Sweetheart


ura2il. using only II small fraction OF
the land adapted to coffee cultivation.
produces threcfoHtAs Of the world. =
coffee supply over a billion aud bali
pound, yearly
Enough sugar is produced TN ON
pro, iuce or Argentina to sWeeten TIM
giant coffee cup. The province Of 1tl
cnnau yields nearly 5OOnouo pouuo
OF sugar year. World Outlook
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

when Baby was sick, we gave her
CastOtia.
when she was Il child, she cried for
Castoria.
Nhcn she became Miss, she chung to
Castoria.
When she had Children she gave them
Castorla.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

pray for the Lights to go out he
sent his audience into commissions of
laughter and only after he had been
encored about six times would his lis
teners allow him to take bis seat
Quartet Good.
The Honey Boy quartet, featuring
Or Buchner, Willis Ham, Frank Guth
RE and George Gibbons. is another
Of the biz features. Their numbers
were we'll given and highly enjoyable.
Guthrie, singing, "Romany' made
big hit with the audience. Willis
Hams vocal number "rhe End of a
Perfett Day" demonstrated that he Is
possessed of more than average abili-
ty.
Perhaps enough has been said about
the actors of the Gerber troup,
Miss Marion Coping. making her
initial bow before the audience was
highly enjoyable in her number THE
Dark Town Shutters Ball" II Is very
doubtful. II the author of the number.
Sheldon Brooks. himself a dark faced
gentleman, could have put the number
over In any better style In addition
to singing well. Miss Coping gave
some very clever dancing.
Miss Genevievc Fraiken was anoth.
er enjoyable surprise Her number
"The Sunshine of Your Smile was
well given She was assisted in one
number by Miss Ruth Ovelman.
Miss Cammie Sykes, featured in
There Wearing EN- Higher in
Hawaii" and My Egyptian Girr'
scored big hit Miss Sykes was clev.
erly CARRIED for both numbers
Herman Tokesons buck dancing
gives the show a touch of the old
time minstrel when the late Honey
boy Evans" OF Sreator was at his
height Mr. Torkelson is very clev,
er entertainer. William Hanrahan.
, pui luii, oIDDOIH anu IlOIltt w UlIt is
end men, shoot forth line Of rapid
fire comedy that kept their listeners
In glee.
Mention should be made of Mr.
Whites number. "Mammys Little
Cold Black Rose" Whether or not II
was his initial bow before the foot
lights Mr. White put over his number
In a most entertaining way,
Perhaps the best part of the play
Is the number She's The Lass 70,
Me" by Little Miss Dolores RYAN
Margaret Montgomery, Helen Rossit
er, Wilhelmna Ovelman Chariot,
1'it2ius. Theresa Ealigan. Lillian kar
rgan Vera Corrgan, Eleanor Hcttel
Marie Hoffman. Cecilia Fox. Ednf
Newtson, Mabel pursiel. Bernie,
Rude. Ethel Profit Vera Doughert
and Katherine Kahen. The children
are CARRIED in the Scottish Folk cos
tune They appear again AT tn,
Woody Woody Wild West Show" garb
ed as Indian maidens
The play ended with Spanial
dance. by Miss Felicia Rude and III
rector Gerber and which was applaud
ed very loudly by the audience.
Members of the. various choruse
are
Katherine Hellman l., A. Todd
Marie Dyer, Fl Hoeldtke. Mary Hell
manf Or r. Buchner, Dan Mcdonald
Lou Sculin, Luke Lozier, Marguerite
Claude, William Spraeue Virgini
Farrell, George llemmerlc. katherin
Bayer. George Bauchle, Sylvia Hell
man, Ed. Wicks. Gerald Trimble
Frank Jeffrey, William Pearson, Vol
Null.
Assisted by Margaret Law Ann
McGarr Norma Driscoll, Margare
Brunnick The play will be repeate
this evening"
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

WANTED Men having some knowl
edge Ct machinery for factory
work. Good pay Wcdron Silica Co.
Ottawa plant
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

WANTED Men for general factory
work all departments j. l.. l'or
ter Go.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

WANTED-2 or 3 furnished rooms for
light house keeping by June first
Address II N this Office.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

WANTED Family washing; will do
your washing at 30 cents per dozen
n YOU bring It and call for It, Address
1873 Pine street.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

WANTED A boy and girl TO strip
tobacco; must be over "A years of
age. Apply in person to Henry Wal.
decker.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

The regular school and reception
of Willis academy will DC held Oh
Friday evening.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
TO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED \ good fresh mich COW.
n. N. Kelly. Phone a4Sl. or 37S.R.
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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-13
RICH PLACER
FIELD FOUND

Placer gold running as high as
$4,000 "a car is being taken out
at the placer workings of Fred Dahl
and associates in Copper canyon,
according to a dispatch from Battle
Mountain. The placer ground in
this district has been worked for
some time and Dahl has taken out
thousands of dollars on his proper
ties alone.
Recently a pocket of placer gold
was uncovered while drifting on
the surface which gave values far
above anything ever uncovered in
the district. Dahl owns consider
able territory around the new find,
Other properties in the same dis
trict r working where the supply
of water is plentiful, while some
have shut down because of lack
of water.
Copper canyon is about seventeen
miles south of Battle Mountain
Humboldt Star.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-13
Butter Is Judged

An examination of all brands of
butter made in Nevada was conduct
ed by the extension division of the
state university. Scores for the but
ter samples were given by the de-
partment and at the same time the
samples We're examined by pure food
experts and the product judged. The
was IS, representing 16 different
brands of butter and IL creameries.
The highest score was 94.3, made by
the Lamoille creamery, the New
Holland process butter of Minden
was second with 93.3 and the
Churchill county creamery Of Fal-
Ion was third with 92.S.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-13
HEROIC TASK
ACCOMPLISH

After spending several days in
the snow and doing considerable
walking around the hills in the Ro-
chester district, Andrew McAlien
returned to Lovelock this week with
the announcement that himself and
Walt Moynaugh of Rochester had
located a group of claims to be
known as the Old Relief Apex. The
group consists of three claims near
the top of Buffalo peak.
He explained that they reached
the top of. Buffalo peak at midnight
and had considerable difficulty dur
ing the time spent in the official
location because of the snowstorm
which piled the white drifts up to
considerable height.
The return trip, ne said, was al
most impossible because of the diff
Guilty of making II Roadway on
foot. McAllen returned to Lovelock
on Observation-Disclosures
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-13
". D.. ". INSTALL
new OFFICERS
REFRESHMENTS SERVED TO
CHILDREN AND BANQUET
FOLLOWS

Last night in Masonic hall the
Women of Woodcraft held one of
the most enjoyable sessions in sew
eral years. the special occasion being
for the young people. nearly so
of whom were served with refresh
ments, including the a~lways-enjoy-
ed candy and popcorn. There
were many excellent recitals by the
little folks and plenty of music for
their entertainment. The largest
attendance of members and visiting
members seen in the Woodcraft for
many months were present.
The following officers were in
stalled for the ensuing term: Past
guardian. Esther Harper; guardian
neighbor, Laura Burkhart; advisor,
Mary O'Donnell; magician, Nettie
Loring; attendant, Kate Martin;
clerk, S. d. Eubank; banker, Sarah
Mclaughlin; managers. Casper
Oberdorfer, Addie Richardson and
Kate Osborne; inner sentinel, John
Brawley; outer sentinel, Mary
Campbell; musician, Bessie Rosen-
stein; captain of guards. Kate Os-
borne. Mrs. Mary Campbell presid-
Ell as installing officer.
The installation ceremonies we're
followed by a banquet at the end
OF which there were remarks by thu
incoming and retiring officers.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-13
DEPOSIT
OF LEAD ORE

A bonanza lead property will be
thrust into the spotlight soon, ac-
cording to the claims made by a
new mining company just launch
ed in Salt Lake under the name of
tie Nevada Lead Mining COMPANY.
This new concern in a short
period of time has prepared two
shipments of high-grade lead ore
from its property, eleven miles from
Cobre, New. The ore, OF a first
class shipping grade, is now on the
dump and will be hauled to the rail-
of seven miles, and shipped to tho
Salt Lake valley smelters as soon
as hauling facilities can be assem-
bled.
Much of the ore hat has been
prepared for shipment is unusually
rich. assays of substantial portions
running as high as: Gold, .04 of an
ounce to the ton; silver, 35.5 cum
ces per ton, and lead, 63 per cent.
This ore has virtually all come from
an S0-foot shaft that, in addition
to showing a gradually widening
streak of high grade ore, discloses
other important values and a gem
orally heavy naturalization. The
high-grade streak is IS inches wide
iE the bottom of this shaft, An
other shaft down 35 feet shows
splendid ore conditions Bonanza.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-01-13
WONDROUS MINES
AT YELLOW PINE
| DISTRICT HAS MADE PHENoh
MENAL RECORD FOR PRO -
DUCTION IN YEAR

The close of the year 1916 ter
inmates a period of history for the
Yellow Pine Mining District that
has never been precedented. Dur
ing the entire year, in spite OF varl-
able prices in metals, the district
has been a constant producer. Mill
lions of pounds of zinc, lead and
copper have been shipped in car
load lots from the district, and its
gold, silver, platinum and palladium
deposits have been opened up to
such an extent that they are attract
ing capital that is ever looking for
profitable investment.
The properties of the district are
in such demand that it is safe to
predict that an enormous Don is
lot far distant. And if there IS
to b. a boom, it is justified. Never
before in the history of the mining
world has so much metal been pro-
duced by a mining district without
the aid Of outside capital and
strictly on the and hard
work of the owners of the proper
ties and of the leasers who are
working the properties.
Capital was never necessary.
When the prices of spelter were at
the highest, two men could pick up
q promising lease, work it for a
month, take out a carload of ore
and realize anywhere from $1,000
to $2.400 in profits from the car.
And this money was made in the
camp and the greater part of 1t
stayed here and was invested in
local securities.
Whenever a new corporation was
formed to work a property that was
known in the district, its entire
first allotment of stock was snap
ped up in a few days by people
in Goodsprings who had made
money either from their own pro-
perties or by careful investment in
others. There has not yet record
cd a failure in the district. The
reason is that there has been
occasion to invest money only in
properties in which the very ore
was in sight and easy to work. The
capital required was small. No re-
duction works needed to be built.
In some properties small separation
mills were utilized to separate the
zinc from the lead content of the
ores, and when separated, the en-
tire product was shipped. - Good
springs Gazette. -