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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
O. H. S. ATHLETES
IN WAR SERVICE

When Uncle Sam issued the call
for volunteers in the army and
navy it did not fall on deaf ears
with the former football and base
ball stars of Ottawa high school.
Bernard Baldwin, former captain
OF the Red and White squad and
now employed at the Peru Clock
Works has left for the front. Bald.
win enlisted in the Quartermast-
er's department and will soon be
assigned as sergeant In the reg
ular u. S. army,
Ira Hundley of O. II. s. is now
in Philadelphia in the service of
the naval marines. Hnndley took
an active part I'm baseball.
George Crawford, football star
OF the o. II. S. state champions OF
1914 has enlisted in a volunteer
company. awaiting the asnign-
ment to actual services.
Edward Griffith. class of 1914 is
a member of Co. c. here.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
DETENTION HOME A
MODEL BUILDING
STATE CHARITIES COMMISSION
SAYS IT Is THE BEST INSTiTU.
TON OF ITS KIND IN THE
STATE.

The La Sale County Home has
been selected by the State Charities
Commission as one of the best insti-
tutions of its kind in the state. Pic
lures Of the buildings and grounds are
to be shown in the Illinois Almshouse
Exhibit at the National Conference of
Charities and Corrections, to ~be held
in Pittsburgh June 6.l3.
The almhouses selected by the State
Charities Commission as the model in.
stltutions OF the State are those which
combine the three most important fea
lures of almhouse administration
humane and intelligent care of the in.
mates, good physical equipment, and
efficiency and management.
A. l.. Bowen. executive secretary of
the State Charities Commission and
Chairman Of the committee on Public
Charities of the National Conference
Of Charities and Corrections, makes
the following statement concerning
the exhibit:
The committee on Public Charities
of the National Conference of Chari
ties ard Correction announce a com
tpetitive exhibit to occur during the
forty-fourth National Conference at
Pittsburgh, June 6-13. 1917. The pur-
pose will be to bring to public notice
the best examples of management ana
plans of almhouses in the United
States and Canada.
''All officials interested are encour.
aged to participate for the sake of
making successful exhibit and of in.
forming others of interesting and mer-
itorious features of their work
appropriate publicity will be given
the exhibit and results of the compe,
tition. Superintendents of homes for
the poor, county boards, building com
missions, and other public officials arc
Invited to participate. It Is earnestly
hoped that those in this branch OF the
public service will spare no reason
able expense in making the occasion
a success
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
BLOCK ATTEMPT TO
BLOW UP CAPITOL
AT COL LUMBUS, OHIO

Columbus, Ohio. April 20 An at
tempt to blow up the State House be-
came known today. Part of an cleo
trical contrivance designed to fire off
dynamite, now in the hands. of Major
r J. Barry, third Regiment, Ohio
national guard was discovered by W.
II. McCann, a teamster in the employ
Of the state
MCCann said he saw a stranger plaC.
ing the explosive device in a basement
window Immediately under the office
of the State Treasurer Bryan where
millions Of dollars in securities are
kept.
When he saw bis movements were
being observed the man grabbed Il big
black box and ran
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
DEFIANT SALOON
KEEPER ARRESTED
TWICE IN A DAY
DANIEL OiNNEEN, FORMER CON-
MISSIONER, CHARGED WITH
SELLING LIQUOR WITHOUT ALI.
CENSE; ALSO SELLING TO MIN
OR.

TO be arrested twice In one day on
separate 0ffenses was the lot that
yesterday befell former City Commits
sioner Daniel Dinneen Monday the
council by a vote of three to two voted
to revoke Dinneens saloon license for
violation of the Sunday closing law.
In defiance of this order, it is contend
ed by the police and administration Of
iicials, Dinneen has persisted in keep
ing his place of business open and at
2 o'clock yesterday afternoon Captain
of Police Charles Montgomery went to
the saloon and placed its proprietor
under arrest on charge of selling
liquor without license.
Dinneen did not resist arrest but ac-
companied the officer to Judge .koe-
nig's office, where he posted 500
bond after praying that the case be
continued. Following his release, it is
said by the police. Dinneen returned to
his saloon and continued to keep it
open for customers.
His second arrest came when Thorn
as Carver, who recently had warrant
issued for the arrest of his brother
George Carver, appealed to the a,.hor-
tiles and asked them to help him bring
his kin to time, and accused DinDcen
of being partially to blame iot the
young mans downfall Youne Carver
was held for larceny. Is being alleged
he stole SIS from his brother, whom
he said got his "booze" of Dinneon.
Sold Liquor on Sunday.
On Sunday. April /, Carver alleges
that George, minor secured liquor
in the Dinneen saloon. Carver also
stated that on Easter Sunday, scores
of persons were in the saloon.
Last evening, a second warrant was
issued by E. H. Carver the boys fath-
er, charging Dnneen with selling IL
quor to minor and the former city
official was taken in custody at , o.
clock. Dinneen was again taken be-
fore Justice koenig by Captain Mont
gomery and furnished bonds .ermit-
ting his freedom.
Dinneen has asked that the case
come up for hearing Monday at which
time he will have counsel to defend
him
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
BROTHERHOOD HOLDS
INTERESTING MEETING

The second meeting OF the Presby.
terian Brotherhood was held last night
in the Sunday school room Of the
church and II was voted most inter.
esting and enjoyable ono.
After a supper served by the ladies,
reports concerning the brotherhood
were heard. Frank Guthrie rendered
most acceptable vocal selection, and
VIII Andrews gave "A most pleasing
reading. then followed q report OF rr
w. Barrs address on "Men and the
Kingdom"
The subject, after the War, What
was discussed by the men and il
proved very interesting.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
WOULD ADJUST TROUBLE
THAT Is TYING UP
CONSTRUCTION
MAY ACCEPT OFFER
MAYOR BRADFORD Is ADDRESSED
RELATIVE TO LOCAL SITUATION
COMMISSION COULD BRING
WARNING FACTIONS ToGETH-
Err.

In an effort to prevent Ottawa
labor strike from spreading it, weary
length over a longer expanso OF time,
state officials have offered their ser
vices to the city in a hope Of bring-
ng. the two warring fractions tocelh-
or upon terms that will be acceptable
TO bOih.
This morning Mayor T.. f. Bradford
received a letter from the Illinois
State Board Of Arbitration. offering
the services of that body in bringing
about an amicablc settlement Of all
the differences that are kccping mem.
bers of the Building Trades Council
and Contractors Association apart
The letter was written by Charles
d. Preble. Secretary Of The Board.
The members OF the arbitration body
are. Leo. J. WiuocN, of Chicago,
chairman, Harry NJ Powell, of Peoria
and Lewis McGoyern. 81 FreepoIt
Should the offer be accepted these
men will come to Ottawa, call a meet.
ing Of the two organizations and then
pass judgment uron their different
claims
In his letter Mr.. Prcblc cites the law
providing for state arbitration board
and the purposes of such commits.
sion. The statute does not provide
for compulsory arbitration but says
that the board shall tender It's services
and 60 whittier 1t Is summoned.
May Be Summoned.
In event that the present strike does
not show signs Of terminating ii is
among the probabilities that the state
officials will be asked to come to OF
tawa and assume charge of the situa
tion. Mayor Bradford after digestine
the contents of the letter for the first
time was not prepared to state wheth
er he would enlist the aid OF the arbi
traitors, or not. 1N
It is plainly evident that the divided
factions will not be brought together
until some person or persons are EN-
ployed as mediaries. TO date there
is no evidence on the part Of either
the employers or the men to get to
gethcr." An unbiased third party, il
Is believed, could bring about an ad
justment in a short time.
Plumbers Hold Out.
The tie-up is traceable to the diff
ferences that exist between the plum
bers and their employers. The work
men are asking a Sl00 increase pei
day, while the bosses have offered th(
men an addition 50c over what they
were getting under the old contrac
for the first year and an additiona
SOC the second year Of the now co,
tracts life, Because the plumbers have
been unable to agree all the building
trades. with tie exception Of the car
penters, are out. II Is expected tha
when their contracts expire April 30tl
the carpenters will join in the strike
making 1t a general walk-out of al
trades connected with the buildin
business
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
ZURICH IS GIVEN
ORDERS BY NATIONS
Chief EXECUTIVE
CHIEF OF POLICE GETS WORD
FROM WASHINGTON TO RE
MOVE ALL AMATEUR WIRELESS
STATIONS.

In a letter received this morning by
Chief of Police Geo. Zurich from
President Wilson. the Ottawa official
is asked for the cooperation of his de-
rartment in closing all radio stations
In and around Ottawa that are not
necessary to the United States for
naval communications.
Tho latter part Of last month, when
the United States was bordering Oh
declaring war against Germany, simi-
lar notice was sent out by the prcsi.
dent. At that time the radio stations
in this district, which were owned by
several individuals. were Immediately
excluded from operation
The reason given for the enforce
mcht Of this action according to the
lcttor received is to insure the proper
conduct of the war against the impcr.
ial German government and a success
fu termination thereof.
The letter follows
Chief Of Police
You are requested TO assist in the
enforcement Of the following execu-
tive order.
Whereas the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States
.Cf American, in Congress assembled,
have declared that q state Of war ex-
lists between the United States and
the lmrerial German Government; +;
and
Whereas, II is necessary to operate
certain radio stations for radio com
nunication by the government and tc
close other radio stations not so op
Grated to inquire the proper conduct
Of the war against the Imperial Ger
man government and tho successful
termination thereof. ''
""Now, therefore. 1t is ordered by
virtue of authority vested in mc by
the Act to Regulate Radio Communi
catioA, approved August 13, 1879, tha,
( such radio stations within the iurs
| diction ol the United States as arc re
nuired for Naval Communications
shall be taken over by the Govern
ment Of the United States and used
and controlled by it. to the exclusion
cf any other control or use; and fur
| thorm0rc that all radio stations not
necessary to the government Of the
/ United States for naval CommuniCa
| tious may be closed for radio commun
cation
"The enforcement Of this order Is
hereby delegated to the Secretary o.
the Navy, who Is authorized and di
rectcd to take action in the premises
as TO him may appear necessary.
"This order shall take effect from
and after this date.
(Sigled) 'WOOI ROW WILSON"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
MOVEMENT STARTED
TO HONOR MEMORY
or JUDGE A. T. LARDIN

A plan as recommended b. Rev M,
A. Quirk is being promoted among the
members Of the La Sale County Child
Welfare League to launch a movement
to have the name of the county deten-
tion home changed to "Thc Lardin
Homo" to honor the memory Of the
late Judge Al r. Larda, former pro
bate court iurist
When the movement for county
detention home was started 1t origin
ated with Judge ardin and he was
one Of the most active workers and
supporters Of the project.
AT the present an effort Is being
made to ascertain the opinions oi
members of the Child Welfare League
on the proposal
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20

WHEAT is STEADY"

Chicago, ILL.,, April 20--Wheat open
cd easier today with prices as much
as 1% cents lower and no trading In
May Within a few minutes, however
scattered selling had been absorbed
and an increased demand by shorts
seeking to cover all deliveries reached
new high levels, May at S2i5 July at
$2,1O and September at SlS4 As soon
as the wants had been satisfied how.
ever The market reacted as rapidly as
II has bulgcd
Corn was fractionally lower on scat.
tered selling
Oats were fractionally lower.
/ Provisions were lower,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
Fight Ties Up Senate.


Excuse me. ma'am," said the book
canvasser to the lady who had opened
the door in answer to his ring, but II
YOU have n few moments to spare ia
like to show you the great work on
the Habits of Savage Animals
"No use wasting your time. young
man." replied the female. I've been
married three times and know all about
their habits" Chicago News
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
ldiotio intsrregaticns.

Did you ever see a smile on the
mouth Of a 1ver?--Boston Transcript
Well, asking another, did you ever
see n corn on the foot OF hill2-MiI
waukee Sentinel.
Or. when 1t comes to that. a frown
Oh the face of the earth 2-Syracuse
Herald.
And how about wink In the eye OF
ueedIe?- Memphis Appeal.
To say nothing Of the muscles In M
arm OF the sea.--Spokane Spokesman
l,pviHw.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
DIPHTHERIA IS
FATAL TO EIGHT
YEARS OLD BOY

Clyde Studobakcr, eight year old
son of Mr., and Mrs. r y. Studebaker,
OF reer Park township died Yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock following a
short Illness Of diplthoria The young
stcr was taken i'll only a short time
ago.
He leaves surviving his parents and
two sisters Mary and Lucille and one
brother, Floyd.
The funeral services were held this
afternoon at the late home. Inter
ment was in Deer Parw Cemetery.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
c. Of c. SELECTS
l.F.FARRElL AS
NEW SECRETARY
Ex.MAYoR OF OTTAWA AND FOR
MER NEWSPAPER MAN is cHoS-
EN- TO HEAD ORGANIZATION IN
THIS CITY.

Ottawa has real live secretary for
the Chamber of Commerce the
party is no other than James F. Far
rell, ex-mayor Of the city of Ottawa
and former newspaper man. Out of
dozen or more applicants for the
position, Mr.. Farrell was selected. in
spite of the fact that he made no
solicitation for the Office Mr.. Far
rell will be paid salary of $500 per
year, Some weeks ago, when asked
by one of the directors If he would
accept position. Mr.. Farrell stated
that he might be induced to but he
had never made any application for
the office.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
A Comparison.

In a certain store there is salesman
named Green. Small Clarence learned
his name and said, Say. Mr.. Green.
there's n man living two doors from rs
who has name the same color as
yoursv'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
Coast Defense.

The present extensive system Of pow
erful harbor fortlfcatlons and seaconst
defcnses Of the United States was COM
mcnced about the year 1904, under an
act authorizing the president to fortlfy
certain works along the senhoard.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
Ideal Secretary.

Few better men could be more fit
ted for the Office than Jim" Farrell.
His personality, his ability to make
friends, and his jovial disposition fits
him ideally for the position in which
he has been chosen.
When seen this afternoon. Mr. Far
rell was busy in his Office in the Mo
loney building He stated that his ap
pointment came as surprise, but that
he felt honored in being chosen for
this important post.
Mr.. Farrsel was devo JisWcsem -ac
Mr., Farrell will devote his entire
time in the interests of the chamber.
He asks that the members of the
Chamber of Commerce cooperate with
him in making Ottawa bigger, better
than ever and in securing of new in
dustries.
AS to where his Office win be locat
ed Mr.. Farrell has not learned 1t
may be that he will be stationed in
Commercial hall or that he will have
a suite of rooms in the Moloney build
ing
The Chamber of Commerce, at this
time, has several important requests
for factory sites, but nothing definite
ly has been decided upon. With Mr.
Farrell in charge the work will be
pushed and every inducement will be
offered to defacories to locate here.
The Chamber of Commerce here has
membership of about 400 members
and if all lend their assistance to the
endeayors of the organization Ottawa
will make rapid strides.
The proposed recall of the commits
sion form of government was inform
ally discussed at the meeting last
evening of the directors in Mr.. Griggs'
Office No vote was taken as to the
way the Chamber Of Commerce stood
on the proposition.
D. C. Lamb, president of the d, {
Lamb company. addressed the meet
ing. explaining kr thoweihofsfil
ing, explaining the work OF his com
pany. No other matters came up be
fore the meeting.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20

Continued on Page Five)
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
THE WEATHER

Showers and cooler to-
night; Saturday generally
fair and cooler.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-22
CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE

desert. She knew he was side
stepping out of Il. and his cow
ardice hurt her moro than his
staying away from her.
Little book. in all our married
life | have never had occasion to
tell Dick my opinion of any of his
peccadilloes that he did not at
tribute my more or less plain
speech to the state OF my health. |
used to get 80 exasperated | could
not speak when he would say.
Poor dear, you are not we'll, are
your" after | had told him /
thought he was not doing right
Poor little bride: poor foolish
bridegroom! If they only knew
how, adjusting themselves would
be easy. But man, when he mar
ries, declines to give up any of
what he calls his liberty. and the
woman, surprised and hurt to find
he does not pay as much attention
to her as before marriage, draws
herself away from him and they
drift apart.
have said II before, but must
say It again. little book. for more
and more is the fact impressed
upon me: love and marriage are
absolutely two different things.
II | had had hand In making
this world and the people that in
habit II. would not have had ma
ture drop two people when she had
mated them. | would have her as
much interested In their staying
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MAN SEEKS BLAME ELSE
WHERE THAN IN HIM
SELF

The little bride said nothing
more TO me, and, directly. out
came her husband. He was pale
and drawn and his eyes were red.
knew the signs. He had been
playing cards all night In the
smoking room.
"Why didn't you wake me up TO
have breakfast witt. you, Clara?"
he asked.
you were sleeping so soundly II
seemed shame to wake you"
Didn't you get up earlier than
usual this morning?"
Yes. ! could not sleep. think
the desert gets on my nerves"
Husband took a long look across
the low-lying purple haze and he
seemed mighty glad to have some
thing TO excuse his wife's lacon-
icism.
Eyes, dear. that must be IT," he
exclaimed eagerly. IT was Just
wondering what It was had come
over you" As he spoke he went
over TO her and put his arm ca
ressingly around her shoulders.
could see her shrink, but he ap-
parently did not notice IL.
How typical It all is. thought
lie jumped at the loophole she
gave him and blamed her frazzled
nerves and unhappiness on the
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together az she was In bringing
them together. Then would
teach, In the home IL possible, and
in the public schools IL necessary.
that marriage means friendship.
companionship, partnership-every-
thing else but courtship.
| would have men as well as
women know, when they marry.
the thrills and pleasures of court
ship are over for them: that youth
is for play. and after marriage life
becomes reality.
After husband came out | went
back to Dick. "You have been
gone so long. Margie," he said. 81
was Just about 10 send the porter
to find II you had fallen off the
train or had become interested in
a well man"
81 did become much interested
in well man this morning." |
said, Dick looked up quickly and
| told him about the little bride.
And the worst of 1t all is. Mar
Gle" said Dick after had finished,
"the young husband lost over a
thousand dollars last night, which
suspect is the money he had laid
aside for his honeymoon. The
porter was telling me about II this
morning"
why will men do these things,
Dick?"
you don't think men so to do
these things deliberately, do you
Margie? He probably thought he
would play for an hour or less, and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-22
SECRET OF U. S.
NAVY IS TEAM
WORK OF men
BY BASIL MANLY

WASHINGTON, o. c.. Aug. I'll
What 10 the secret Of the wonder
full spirit OF tho American navy
which electrified England whom
she Jaw our destroyer fleet keen TO
start the u.boat hunt after a grill.
Ing race across the Atisn,le7
II 10 TEAM WORK. built up by
years OF cooperation between off.
GERS and men.
Admiral w. q. Sims. command.
ing our ships In European waters.
ia largely responsible for tho de-
velopment Of this spirit Hero IN
his statement OF principles and
rules OF the game" which he driiis
into his subordinates:
War Is vitality important
game OF one team against another.
and ~ your team IL not adequately
trained II will suffer defeat.
The basis ~ team work IL 10y.
atty and initiative. To promote
these
Il. Always 10, your general mis-
sion be understood. The American
Is always willing to cooperate
when bis intelligence IL enlisted.
20. Invite suggestions and con.
slider them carefully. Hold confer.
ences.
%. Make use OF competitions
e. BE sure you know thoroly the
subjects OF all your instructions.
knowledge OF your job commands
respect.
"5. Encourage your men TO come
10 you for Information and tnke
pains TO supply II.
&c. Train your men In initiative
by putting II up 10 them" on prop
er occasions and explain why you
do H.
"7 When you have inspired
loyalty In all your men more than
half your troubles will be over. for
thereafter initiative will give Il In.
telligent direction and adequate
opportunity.
IS. Maintain discipline with min.
lmum reference to higher author.
ity. Always be considerate OF in
experience.
80. Never destroy or decrease a
mans selfrespect by humlliating
him.
10. DO not let the state OF your
liver influence your attitude to-
ward your men.
IF Remember the purpose of
punishment is correction: never
let the spirit of revenge enter.
"12. Avoid. as YOU would the
plague. hostile criticism OF authori.
ty or even facetious or thoughtless
criticism with no hostile intent"
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local boards,
The department wishes II under
stood, however. that IL Ia a. neces-
sary that the boys bring the articles
mentioned as II is that they bring
nothing more.
Members OF each mans local
board will inspect his kit Just be-
fore be entrains. rejecting every
thing that has no place therein. and
returning the surplus articles to his
relatives.
These men," said draft official
today. ARE not going on vacation
trip. They are going to study the
business OF war. They will be sup
piled with all necessary clothing
and equipment when they get TO
camp"
According 20 the regulations. all
any man can take Is a toothbrush. n
piece OF soap. collapsible drinking
cup. a towel. few handkerchiefs,
an extra shirt and collar. suit OF
underwear. and a pair OF socks.
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THEATRES
S~~~~(~F>
ORPHEUM

Opening Wednesday at the Or
pheum theatre. Third and Madison.
to continue until Saturday only.
are five new vaudeville acts and
valeska Suratt. in II. Rider Hag.
CARDS She"
The vaudeville includes the Five
Fords. four girls and a man, In a
mixture OF light entertainment,
with song and dance predominant
ing; the Orpheum Players, In n
farce that has never been here
before: Mario, a clever Span
ish dancer; the Baileys. in fun.
songs and talk, and levitt and
Ashmorc. in impersonauons and
character songs.