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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
MANNED SOLDIER TELLS
OF RED CROSS AID

Portland, Ore. - Freeman Arm
strons. Of this city, went with the
Canadian Scottish volunteers to the
European trenches, filled with all OF
youths eager desire to witness the
realities of war.
To-day he hobblod home wish part Of
a foot torn away By German she'll,
a splinter of steel embedded in his
skull aud internal injuries causing
pain at every breath,
Il wouldn't be here if it wasn't for
the Rcd Cross, he said to his reIolc-
ing mother,
After being wounded IN the battle
Of Ypres, ! laid twcntylour hours I'm,
conscious on No Mans Lana among
the dead Red Cross strctchcr hear
ers, rsKing their lives, for the Ger
man shells Whialled overhead, found
me and carried me back Of the
trenches, where Il ! Cross amblt
lance hurrhl me 10 a hospital in
which Red Cross muses. and doctors
cared for me so well that | live e
tel the tale. /
Armstrong is now working with al
( his strength for the Red Gross.
Don't make towels and handkor
cpiets' Armstrong adyi os sewing so
cieties, The soldiers will use then
for gun rags. They got no cGance t
wash in The trenches. Bauddges. 10
dine, cotton, doctors ard nurses are
needed
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
COUNCIL SESSION
BRIEF ONE;;ORDER
BRIDGE BOND PAID
CITY DADS HAVE AN -ABpREvI
ATED MEETlhG-C. s AYES
PUTS UP GUARANTY COVERING
STREET CLEANING.

A short session OF the city council
was held this morning. matters OF
little Importance coming up. The city
CLERK has been authorized 10 advertise
the sale OF an auto motor aud for
bids for motor. not less than 100
horse power. to be installed in the
fire truck
The bonds of Curt Ayers, who Will
do the street cleaning, were approved
and Mr.. Ayers viii begin his work IN
few days.
notice was received from the
Continental Trust & Savings Bank
notifying the council of bond of
f1.C10 due and interest amounting to
ii2a. This is part OF the bridge in
debtedness. The bond was ordered
paid and the city treasurer instruct.
ed To draw the warrants
The council then adjourned to meet.
Friday morning at . o'clock.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Famous Statue Of Liberty.

The statue of Liberty Enlightening
the World, which stands in New York
harbor, was Il gift from France to the
United States Shortly after the es
Enlistment Of republic in France,
in 1870, Il movement was started there
in favor Of erecting some Kind of per.
manent memorial of the fratcrnal feel
ing between France and the United
States. In 1874 an organization was
formed there called the French-Amer-
lean union, and popular subscription
was begun, which realized very large
sum, many prominent Frenchmcn con
tributing. The statue was done by
Frederic Bartholdl. The United States
government set apart an island for its
location, and Americans contributed
money to build its pedestal, thus max
ing it distinctly international affair.
1t Is Of bronze, Ill feet in height,
weighs 100000 pounds ana was I'M
yelled Oct. %, 1856.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Animals In Fire.

Most animals are afraid Of fire and
will fee from it in terror. TO others
there is a fascination about flame,
and they will walk into it even though
tortured by the heat
A horse in burning stable goes mad
with fear. but dog is as cool in
lire as at any time. He keeps his nose
down to the floor, where the air is pur-
est, and sets himself calmly to finding
his way out. Cats III fire cry pitcdus.
ly. They hide their faces from the
light aud crouch in corners. When
their rescuer lifts them they are as Il
rule, quite docile and subdued, never
biting or scratching.
Birds seem to be hypnotized by fire
and keep perfectly still. Even the To-
quacious parrot in a fire has nothing to
say, Cows, like dogs, do not show
alarm. They are easy to lead forth
and often find their way out them
selves London Answers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Philadelphia's Bio Clock.

The center of the dial Of the clock on
Philadelphia's city hall tower Is 3Gl
feet ~ inches from the ground level.
The length of the minute hand Is ~
feet 3 inches. The weight of the hand
Ia 225 pounds. The weight of the dial
frame with glass is five and one.half
tons. The clock is equipped with n
pneumatically operated thermostat for
controlling an electric governor pro
vided to protect 1t from extremes Of
temperature. The steel pcndulums are
incloscd In cast iron cases TO protect
them from magnetic Influences Phila-
dolphia Press.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Hor Salute to the Flag.

A little child visiting Abraham Lin
coin With her father In Mr.. Lincoln's
private Office when he was president OF
the United States, says the New York
Sun, suddenly turned to Mr.. Lincoln
and said. "Nir. President, what Is the
best way for a little girl to salute the
American tlagT
Mr. Lincoln was puzzled and hnal's
said. "Why. my little dear have nev
err given the matter any thought Have
you any suggestion to mokey
! "Well," tho child said. why CAM
we place our right hands over ON
hearts and Just gaze at the ilaET
\, Mr.. Lincoln said, II think that would
be splendid"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25

Even the most sophisticated profes-
sional tillcr of the soil must be sur
prised that the once dcspisnd carrot.
used principally as food for stock, Is
now among the vegetables recommend
cd by government and other experts
as an important human food product.
Under the modern practice of food
analysis for the purpose of determin-
ing energy values it is found that this
humble bird of field and garden ranks
high. Dieticians have also discovered
that, when properly cooked, it is no.
only valuable as food adjunct, but Is
Of extremely delicate flnvor.-RocheS-
ter Democrat and Chronicle.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
BETSY ROSS CHILD
DESCENDANTS PATRIOTIC.

Ends. Okla taking medicine
without protest during a recent i'll
ness, J B. Fox, two year old son OF
Bert Fox, of this city, and lineal
descendant of Betsy Ross, designer of
the American flag. earned money with
which he paid for a Red Cross mem
bership His brother, Bernell, eleven,
earned his membership by carrying
papers The third brother, Dick, sew
en- years old. got his money by sell
ing garden truck The mother of the
boys, before her marriage was Miss
Jessie Pearl Ross, fourth in line from
Betsy Ross.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
A Simple Antidote to Poison.

1t is n valuable thing TO understand
thoroughly what ample aptdole 10
take If one Is SO unlucky as TO swallow
poison of any kind Sweet oil Is to be
found In nearly every house, however
humble, and half pint of It taken i'm.
mcdlately is an cffectual antdote 10
almost all poisons' Any one with n
strong constitution should take n larger
quantity Of this simple remedy.--lon.
don Telegraph.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
OTTAWA MEDICAL FEES.

The following fee bill has been
adopted by The Ottawa Medical So
ciety:
Day calls, Z a. m. to 6 p. m, $500.
Nirht calls, y. m. to a. m. $500.
Country calls first mile. $2.0o. and
81 90 for each additional mile Night
calls. fifty per cent extra.
Obstetrical cases, $40 to $40.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
CITY AAO VICINITY ITEMS

Louis Gaetke, 81. Mr.. ana MIS-
Victor Hinrichs motored from Chicago
Saturday and visited at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs Louis Gaelke, 52l Adams
street
John Cassidy, Daniel Curtis and
Ewing DAILY, Ottawa youths in train
ine .at Fort Sheridan, spent Sunday
with Ottawa relatives.
Edward Marco. of Serena. was an
Ottawa visitor last evening
Attorney and Mrs Russell Hanson
spent Sunday IN Morris.
Michael Santucci spent Sunday ev-
ening visiting friends in La Sale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam keim and fam
lily have removed to Chicago, where
they will make their future home. Mr..
Keim Is employed as a revenue col
lector with headquarters in Chicago.
Thomas Brunnick, of Chicago. spent
the week end with Ottawa relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Painter, of
Streator. were Ottawa visitors Sun
day afternoon.
Joseph Connolly, of Chicago, is Wis
lting with Ottawa relatives for few
days.
Frank MtGrath and Matthew White
are in Chicago visiting friends.
Miss Tess Butler left today for
Aurora. where she will visit with
friends.
Miss Madeline Harden left this
morning for DeKalb, where She will
study during the summer months.
Miss Matte Connors returned yes
ierday from short visit with friends
in Galesburg.
M and Mrs. Frank Miller and fam
lily. of Streator. visited with relatives
and friends in Ottawa Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs, Fred J. Erbf are re.
joicing over the arrival of nine
pound baby boy. born yesterday morn
ing
Mrs Ed A. Reed is at Plessans
+ Home. Tenn, visiting her sister. Mrs
/ Bell
Miss Ida Bennett is visiting for 9
! few days with relatives in. Des Moines
/ Iowa.
Father Mccarthy left TODAY for Dan
/ Vile. where he will assume the posi-
/ ton as Chaplain at the Old Soldiers
Home
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Carver Of Keo
i kuk. Iowa are visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ Rockwell Mr.
] Carver was former linotype operator
on the Free Trader.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bowers re
turned to their home in this city afte
a brief visit with Chicago relatives.
Misses Catherine and Marie Bucch
enstein of Alliance, Neb.. are tn,
guests of their aunt, Mrs. NJ, j. Shee
han of Center Ottawa Frank Buech
cnstein, who has been here for coul
lie of DAYS, has returned home.
Miss Agnes Fox visited with rela
tives In Streator Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs G. f. Hook returned
today from two weeks visit at Plain
well. Michigan They visited at tn
home of Mrs Hooks brother Georg
r. Copp
Vincent White. cf Marseilles, wa
an Ottawa visitor last evening
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Grab Blackmailer.

Chicago, June 25-Disguised as
white wings three detectives swept
the asphalt near bill board under
which $1,000 was to be left for ten
hours and captured Donate Milano, a
city employe when he came after the
money He was charged with trying
to blaekmail M Fendozza by threat.
ening to blow up Pondozza's home if
81 900 was not forthcoming.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25


meanwhile the time of a vote makes
little difference.
Following a conference of he Sen.
ate leaders on Sunday it was decided
to amend the House bill which will
be substituted for the Senate measure
to give control not alone of food and
fuel, but also Of steel. copper and all
other materials necessary for the sue
cessful prosecution of the war.
| When the House bill was received
today il was referred to the agricul-
ture committee which will amend it
and then report il a substitute.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Antiquity of the Bracelet.

Few wearers Of bracelets know that
they were once used to distinguish the
insane Before lunati2s We're confined
to asylums they vote an armlet for
distinction. Bracelets for the arms
and anklets for the legs--so frequently
mentioned as ornaments In the Bible
are still commonly worn by eastern
married women of al ranks They
were looked upon as a capital means Of
investing money as they could not be
taken for debts Of the husband
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Atpha and Oneqa.

In three places IN the book Of Rev
citation. Alpha, the first letter Of the
Greek alphabet, ana Omega. the last
nre referred to in the phrase. II am
Alpha aud Omega the beginning and
the end" Both Greeks and Hebrews
employed the letters of the alphabet
us numerals.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Fluent Women Novelists.

Several women novelists beat the
imen as public speakers. Mrs. Bailey
FReynolds Is bcautifuk speaker; Mrs.
i Humphry Ward Is equally fine; Lucas
sMalet says Just what she desires to
|; say. and Sarah Grand might get scat
Tin the cabinet it she were man. says
the London Answers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25

Young Husband still sitting W,
dear? You shouldn't have waited for
me. | was detained downtown by I'm
portant business, and Young wife
Try some other excuse, George.
That's the kind father used TO make
Chicago Tribune.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
An llrkind Cut.

Il visited the Office Of The llieh.
brow Magazine the other day soid
the poet, and ! never saw such beau
tiful waste.paper baskets. all decor
atod with pink ribbons 50 that
your lines may be cast IN pleasant
places eh?" said the mean man
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25

King Solomon in hi song says:
"The winter is over and done, The
flowers appear on the earth, the time
ol the singing of birds is come and
the voice Of the turtle is heard in the
land
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25

"Your wife sir seems to be subject
TO fits of ycrbosity.'
Good heavens doctor, | never
thought she had anything the matter
with her except she talked too murh'
Baltimore American
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Seizinu the Opportunity.

BRADSHAW If you insist on this new
gown I'll have to get 1t on credit. Mrs
BRADSHAW As long rs it's going to be
charged, dear. may MS well get more
expensive one. Life.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Society Notes"
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Miss Elizabeth Kincheloe, well
known elocution instructor, lett this
morning for Seneca, where she will
take charge of an entertainment to
be given by Serena school children.
THE Pied Piper" will be given at the
Serena picnic, July I, in the Timber
adjoining the Henry Marshall farm.
Miss Kincheloe is being assisted in
training the children by Misses Hell
On and 0tillia Scherer
9 y i,
The knitting party, previously an
nollnced to be held on Tuesday at the
residence of Mrs. V. j. Duncan has
been postponed to Wednesday after
noon, June q. Those wishing to at
tend kindly telephone Mrs. Duncan,
not later than Wednesday morning.
A voluntary contribution will be TAX
en- during the afternoon and given to
| Unit No. / of the Ottawa Red Cross
I Chapter.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25

Linen brccches were worn by men
in 1lol Il. c, They also at that pc
Rod wore embroidered coats. besides
bonnets "for glory and for beauty
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
A Diplomat.

Little Willie Say, pa, what ia dip.
lomat? PA diplomat my son, Is n
person who can prove Il man liar
without calling him one.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25

When preparing old, dry beans for
baking, a little soda in the water in
which they are soaked will render
them tender and soft.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Soma Shock.

Bill That man is live wire.
Gill-HoW do you know
81 touched him little while ago"
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25

The opening of Glen Park, Satur-
day evening attracted large number
of Ottawa people The Alloh Sisters
orchestra furnished the music, which
was very enjoyable Among the OF
tawa people noted in attendance
were: G. p Fisher, Charles Hornung,
William Hornung, George Hossack
Walter Ploch, Leonard Bennett, John
Futterer, Joseph Schiilgins, Redmond
Dwyer. Michael Santucei John Kelly,
William Gordon. Peter + Boyle, EFT
tore Vinyachi Edward Mcnamara,
Patrick Fitzmaurice, Lester McMan-
US, Dion LEX and George Helltrich
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25

LOST-About a month AFRO a pair Of
Amethyst rosary beads with gold
cross and links Return to this office,
or call g23-X. of 1878
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25

The difficult part Of good temper con-
slsts III forbcnrancr ana occommoda-
tlon to the i'll humor Of others.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25

Starved Rock State Park was the
Mecca for thousands of tourists yes
terday. starting at $50 o'clock the in
terurban was forced to run trailcrs
with all their regular cars, in addition
to a humble of specials carrying Chica-
so sight seers. In the evening a
record crowd enjoyed dancing, music
being furnished by the Seelig orches-
ira
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Bud. J. Naumann

Violin instructor, Rates. $l0o at pu
pills house Phone 3l9X.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25

LOST Rock Island depot, Two
handled brown leather club bag.
containing return trip ticket to Three
Forks, Montana. childrens wearing
apparel, leather brush and comb,
travelling case and other articles, Find
err please return to this Office and re.
ceive reward.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
TO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
(Mnin want add section page ilve)

WANTED--Bo to caddy at the OF
tawa Golf grounds During the Illi-
noisvalley Golf Club Assn term. Start.
Ing June 26 Should be on grounds at
z a. m
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
WET AND DRY FIGHT
ON WAR POLICY

Continued from Page ~
The Washington times., 1917-12-21
QUESTION Of DOGS
GRAVE SEEMS TO
INVOLVE 3NAT|ONS.
CONTINUED from First PaEe.l

NelIner Ine ETenCn nOT lho SSA aAeAA
legation has ever erected . building.
DoE's Impressive Funeral.
Can a little PomeraniAn, which Po-
liceman ], F. Sullivan, who lives in
the Ralorama house on the German le-
cation property, spoke OF as an ''ani-
mated muff," become q figure in in
ternational affairs?
Policeman Sullivan is OF the opinion
that It can. He has been caretaker
Of the German property for many
years, and for a long while cared for
the grave Of the Mitchell dog. He
was an attendant at the funeral,
which he says was one OF the most
impressive he has ever attended.
at was ten years ago last spring, /"
Eaid Mr.. Sullivan, recalling the
funeral of "Pomme." "On the day be-
fore the burial. two grave diggers
came up and asked me to show them
the property. They looked it over
and left Later Mrs. Mitchell came
out and told me the dog was dead.
She picked a site beneath an old plum
tres, which at that season was Q mass
OF white blossoms.
'HThe grave was sunk-eighteen
inches long, about q foot wide and
two feet deep. II made me feel 30
queer, this elaborate going on over
. dog. I could hardly get over It.
The Washington times., 1917-12-21
MORE REDC CROSS
MEMBERS THAN
BUTTONS ANDFLAGS

Swamped with memberships in their
campaign for 1900 this week the
District Of Columbia chapter OF the
American Red Cross is unable to sup
ply members joining the Organization
today with its intignia-buttons and
service flags. Reoeips are being given
instead which will be exchanged when
new supply is received from ma
tional headquarters.
THE national headquarters have
been unable to supply US with these
buttons and flAgs," said Henry Blair,
chairman OF the District general COM
mIttee in charge OF the membership
campaign, "and ! believe this Is
CAUSED by Understanding the results
Of this campaign. Instead of the TO-
00o, 900 which 10 the goal in the ma
tional campaign, 1t would not surprise
me to see $1,000 900 new members
when the final returns are totaled
up.
"Howevef. all who Join now will be
given receipts which are exchange
able for the flags and buttons when
they arrive. Reports received up to
noon today show 5000 new members
for the mornings work"
The Washington times., 1917-12-21
I'VE Are for Suffrage"
Chant Baker, Daniels
And McAdOO IN Unison

Secretary Of War Baker. Secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels, and
Secretary OF the Treasury McAdoo
have issued statements that they
favor the Federal suffrage amend
ment, following q visit to their
offices by q suffrage delegation
from Maryland. Here are their
statements:
'T am now for the Federal suf-
fraEe amendment, and you may
quote me as saying so."-secre-
tary Baker.
81 am for suffrage, ladies, any
way you can get it"-secretary
Daniels.
81 have been for suffrage for
years. 1 am working for II all
the tIme."-SecretAry McAdoo.
To which the suffragists re-
piled that nothing succeeds like
success, and that opposition was
crumblinE everywhere.
The Washington times., 1917-12-21

Holmead, who built Kalorama House
125 years ago. Here Jefferson often
dined while President, and beneath an
arbor that then covered the ground
that holds "Pomme's" bones, Jeffsr-
son and his friend discussed matters
Of state.
KalorGma House was built OF brick
brought to this country from Eng
land. They were used As ballast for
sailing vessels. When Holmead came
into the possession of Ralorama Hill,
Jefferson wrote him q letter advis-
ing him TO build q home there, say
ting that at is on . pretty knoll be-
yond the city, and win make an ad-
mirabls country home" This letter
is preserved in one Of the museums
here, II Is said. The city boundary
Gt that time was what IL now Florida
avenue.
The Washington times., 1917-12-21
U.S.. SANTA CLAUS Is HOPE
OF HALIFAX CHILDREN

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Dec. 2I.-
Unless an American Santa Claus
visits this city with Christmas toys
and gifts the hundreds OF crippled
and homeless children here will have
little Christmas cheer this season.
Local dealers had only a limited
stock of Christmas goods, and It Is
exhausted.
A local committee OF women has
been working to provide gifts for the
children, but they find IL will be I'm
possible unless they are sent here
from the United States.
The Washington times., 1917-12-21
RUSSIAN OFFICERS IN
FRANCE WOULD JOIN U.S..

PARIS. Dec. 21.-AIl Russian Off
GERS in France-they include all
ranks. from general to Lieutenant
have volunteered their services to the
American forces. TO be used as Gen
sral Pershing directs. says q report
from American headquarters In
France.
In making the offer they expressed
the desire to aid in every way posi-
BILE In forwarding the interests OF
the allies. They are indignant over
the surrender OF some OF their com
rades in Russia to the 0ermAns- A
number Of Russian aViGtors. It is
said. will shortly Join the American
flying corps.
The Washington times., 1917-12-21

in which the humble potato basked
not so many days past. and from the
women's committee of the Council Of
National Defense for the Michigan
division comes the idea Of making
candy with potato instead Of sugar.
Miss May Persons, OF the home
economic department Of the Michigan
Agricultural College, demonstrated
this process before the recent State
The Washington times., 1917-12-21

conference Of the committee in Rala-
mazoo. As a foundation for fondant.
Miss Persons used one cup Of freshly
cooked potato riced through a sieve.
and into this mixture she worked con-
fectionery sugar until the usual con-
sistency was secured. Ordinarily the
fondant Is made entirely Of confec-
TONERS sugar
The Washington times., 1917-12-21

This substance forms the basis for
many candles which may be made
more attractive and varied by the
addition OF fruit juices. dates, igs or
nuts. Hitherto many OF the so-calIed
wartime" candles have been brittIes
made by the Substitution of corn and
maple syrups for sugar, or by using
honey.
The Washington times., 1917-12-21
URGE FISH FOR XMAS.

NEW YORK. Dec. Polarization
for Christmas nsh" instead of
Christmas turkey, was launched here
today. Christmas falls on meatIess
Tuesday, and turkey is % cents Q
pound.
The Washington times., 1917-12-21
COED MAKES POTATO
CANDY; SAVES SUGAR

LANSING, Mich. Dec. 21.-Need for
the conservation OF sugar has some
what obscured the reflection Of glory