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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
COMB CITY FOR KEEN
KLEENER THIEFS WHO
STOLE COSTLY TOOLS

Within the past few weeks numer-
Gus complaints hae been received by
the police, in regard to petty theits
committed at the Keen kleener mani
featuring company. Last evening two
planes, circle saw plane and groove
plane were stolen. This morning
Chief of Police George Zurich began
an investigation in the case and Il
Gragnet will probably be launched TO
catch the guilty party.
Hundreds Of tools have been taken
from the shop, according to the fore
man In some cases where the tools
were locked in box, the lock was
broken open. Police believe that
workmen are responsible for tho theft.
While at the factory Chief of Police
luil lch made tour of inspection.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
OTTAWA MAY GE |.
COMFORT STATION
THRU DRAMA CLUE
ENERGETIC CORPS OF YOUNG
PEOPLE INSTITUTE CAMPAIGN
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BUILDING
IN WASHINGTON SQUARE.

Obtaining for the city a comfort sta
tion that will answer all needs, is the
latest campaign instituted by member
OF the Ottawa Drama CluQ, an organi
zation of energetic young people whc
have never started upon crusade
without accomplishing what they g
after
The idea grew out of the refusal OF
the Board Of Supervisors to permit
tie use of the ladies rest room in the
court house after o'clock in the
evening, and with grim determination
members of the club have gone into
the undertaking with full realization
Of what the task means.
The proceeds OF their plays to be
given April 10 and II will form the
nucleus for the Comfort Station fund.
With these receipts as starter the
members will continue their campaigl
along other lines until enough money
has been secured with which to con
struct the building. Old papers and
magazines will be gathered and sold
at market price, Each sale will add
to the fund and in the end the club
hopes to have obtained enough money
to start work on the structure.
Build in Park.
VV,cbipotop porL hoe hoan calpct pd
as a site for the station 1t is not De
/ lieved there will be any serious objec
tion from residents of the city
There seems to be unanimity o.
feeling from all quarters in favor 'oI
such an institution In Ottawa. There
/ Is certainly need for it.
Over in Streator the municipality
erected it's station The cost approx
mately was S3500 and the concensus
of opinion is that the building is most
convenient for use of strangers, at the
same time being a credit to the city.
viii Be Given Help.
AS the burden is a pretty heavy one
for the Drama Club to tackle alone, it
is not unlikely that other benevolent
organizations will rally to their aid.
in an effort to put the deal over. At
the present time. however, the club
is intent on doing all the work itself
and the Free Trader.Journal bets they
can do it.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
c. Of c. ROLL HOPS
UPWARD As DRIVE
STARTS BY TEAMS
ONE HUNDRED AND TtiiRTY-SlX
NAMES ADDED IN ONE DAYS
-MEMEERSHlP NOW AT
326-P. MS MEN WINNERS.

One hundred and thirty-six brave
and true men became members OF the
Ottawa Chamber OF Commerce in the
membership campaign yesterday. The
team headed by Postmaster j j.
Eoughcrty as captain took the prize for
tie largest number of members Sc.
cured This team led the list with
forty EeW members to his credit.
Louis NJ. llaryey's team was second,
with thirty Next in order came the
team OF l.. c. Brand with twenty-four
O1cgr iiaeberle with sixteen, w. D.
Duncan with twelve, Frank Vallat
with ten. and Geo A. Crowden
brought up the rear with four, making
total OF one hundred and thirty-siX
for the day
This number added to the members
who had previously signed brings the
total membership of the Chamber OF
Commerce to date up to three hundred
and twenty-siX The teams are Goa.
tnuing their work today and it is eX-
pccted that large number OF mem
bers will be secured during the day
A number of questions are being
asked in regard to reading the score
On the big clock installed on the
court house lawn
The figures painted on the face rep
resent the total income at $l2 per
year for each member of the Chamber
CT Commerce.. The Score thfs morn
ing read on the clock, "$4 800
which simply means that the dues oI
all members of the Chamber of Com
mCrce now signed, added up, total
$4,000 Therefore this amount repre.
sents the total income for the year for
the Chambey OF Commerce at the pres
crt time. Reports on today's work
will be received by Campaign Mama :
er Clay late this afternoon, when they
will be tabulated and the new score
marked on the clock
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
OCTOGENARlAN is
CALLED TO REWARD

Mrs. Harriet c. Warriner, widow of
Tie late Albert Warriner, died at the
home OF her daughter Mrs. Jessie Nc
Ewing. 303 Glover street, last evening
at $50 o'clock. Her death is attribut-
ed to the infrmities of old age Mrs
Warriner was born in Rodman Village,
New York. August Z. 1881 and came
to Illinois at an early age. On Janu-
airy 80, 1865, she was united in mar
rage to Albert Warriner and has re-
sided in this city practically ever
since.
Mrs Warriner was held In high es.
teen by her many friends and ac-
quaintances
Surviving she leaves three dauSh'
ters-- Mrs. Jessie McEwing, Mrs. Flora
Todd, Mrs. Irene Griffith, all OF Otta
wa.
Funeral arrangements are now he
inc made.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
MARSEIl-LES ACCEPTS
OTTAWA MANS PLANS

AT the meeting of the Marseilles
school board last evening, plans for
a 100000 addition to the high school
building, drawn up by Architect Jas
f. Richardson, OF this city, were ap-
proved The meeting was attended by
Mr.. Richardson and County Superin
tendent of School W X. Foster. The
building will be annexed to the Old
one, giving the town very modern
school building and one that will
amply supply their needs The matter
OF bond issue. however, must be SAB
mitted to the vote OF the people nj
Ma!eeilles before actual work can I've
started
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
COMPANY
EXPLAINS BONUSES
BULLETIN is PUBLISHED SHOW
ING MEN RATES-ThEY WILL
BE PAID UNDER OFFICIALS
VOLUNTARY PLAN.

Employees of the Chicago RetOrt &
Fire Brick plant, are awaiting with
eagerness the posting of newly print
ed bulletins explaining the company's
latest benefaetion to them. 1t has
will go into effect April s. at which
time new wage scale will be in
force.
The system IL an exceedingly inter.
esting one, In it provisions are made
for all grades of men now in the com
pany's employ. The bulletin in ex.
planning the system says.
/. Each employee will receive a fiat
increase OF from to- 5 per cent. of his
present rate.
2. In addition TO the above, further
Increases will be paid according to
the following rules:
(a) An employee whose rate is
less than SO per day and who loses no
time during his working hours in the
period of the payroll week will re-
ceive an addition of 10 per cent to
his wages for that week.
(b.) An employee whose rate is
less than So per day and who loses not
more than " day during the week
will receive an addition of per cent.
to his wages for that week.
(cD An employee who loses more
than "a day will receive no more than
his regular rate Tor the time actually
worked
(dl An employee whose rate is SO
per day or more and who loses no time
during his working hours in the period
OF the payroll week VIII receive an
oddition of 3 per cent. to his wages
for that week.
(e) An employee whose rate is S3
per uay or more and who loses not
more than u day during the week
will receive an addition OF 212 per
cent. to his wages for that week.
fD The above rules will apply to
all employees, whether working by the
day or by contract In the case of
contract workers the time lost Will be
calculated on the basis of the amount
earned in comparison to the amount
earned by other employees working a
full day at the same class of work.
NOTE /. Employees whose regular
duties require Sunday work and who
are absent on Sunday without special
Arrangement with their foreman Will
not be entitled to any bonus.
NOTE 2. ANY employee whose
wages for the day week equal SIS
or over will be classed with the 50
men. even though his wage on Ger all
days may be under So,
NOTE 3. In case there is no work
for an employee in his own depart
ment owing TO weather conditions,
breakdowns. etc, he will. as rule, be
given employment for the day in some
other department II no work is avail
able in other departments foremen
will have authority to give special
permission to the employee to return
home for the day, and in such cases
the day lost will not be counted as an
absence in figuring the bonus to be
paid.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
SUPERVISOR FOX
STARTS STREET WORK

Supervisor Owen Fox today
started the grading of dirt and
gravel streets in the city Two grad
ers will be put at work and kept at
the task until all OF the unpavei thDrO.
fares are in good shape.
The work Of the cross streets of tie
West Ottawa pavement will be given
the first attention, since they arc in
a bad shape. Streets in North Ottaw 4
also will be attended to within the
next few weeks.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
NIECES AND MEPHEWS
GET KENNY ESTATE

NieCes. nephews and religious lnsti-
tutions will share the estate OF the
late Miss Bridget Kenny, whose death
occurred February q, 1917, at Ohio,
Ill. Miss Kenny, who for thirty years
served as housekeeper for the ). E.
King family, resided during the latter
years OF her life at the home for aged
ladies at Ohio.
The relatives named and the
amounts they will receive, are as fol
lows; Anna Yeats, $500; Patrick Din
negan, $2oa, Gertrude Booth, $2OG;
Nellie Nangle, $203; Mrs. Mary Fool
an, 81 ,; James Nangle $500; Mercy
Home at Ohio, 800; Patrick Nangle
s2o9; Thomas Nangle $500; Mrs
Kate Nevins 500.
Religious institutions remembered
in the document are: st. Columbi
Cemetery Association, $lOC; St Co
lumba church, $50 for masses; Siste
Mary lgnatus Feeney was given $lC1
but this was later revoked in Il codi
Gil because Of the benehciary's deatl
prior to the demise Of the testator,
Patrick Nangle is made residuarl
heir Miss Kenny left personal prop
erty, consisting of cash and negotiable
paper. amounting to $J,S95.
W w. Nash was named executor
and the confidence Miss Kenny hat
in his Judgment Is shown by her re
quest that he he permitted to serve
az executor without bond.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
TEACHERS "EXAMS' ARE
BEING HELD TODAY

Ninety.one applicants for first. sec
nod and third grade teachers certifi-
Gates are taking examination in the
court house today Sixty of the ap-
plicants are taking the test in the sup
ervisors room. while the remaining
are in the court room. Examinations
will also be given tomorrow.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
HOLD FUNERAL RITES
FOR MRS. MARKSON

Funeral services for Mrs Naomi
White Markson We're held this after.
noon at 2 O'Clock from the residence
of Mr. and Mrs W. T.. Carr, on Otta-
wa avenue. Rev G. w Farrar, pas
tor of the Christ Episcopal church
oflciatcd. Miss Vera Ham sang.
The pall.bearers were: James Far.
rell. Prof w. H. Howard, James
Dougherty Gus Kneussl, John Pick
ems and Morey Roberts.
lnterment was made in the mauso
leum at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
FEW TICKETS LEFT
FOR GALL CURCI

Glenn Shuler announced today that
sixtyfour tickets were still on sale for
the concert to be given Friday even.
ing, March 23, by CALI Curci at the
high school auditorium
The celebrated artist will be greet
ed by one of the largest audiences that
ever attended recital Of this kind in
the city Of ottawa,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
EXT RA
MOEWE RETURNS TO PORT
AFTER RAIDS.

Berlin - After capturing %
steamers and five sailing ships,
the German auxiliary cruiser
Moewe returned 10 home port
from the second cruise she has
made in the Atlantic ocean, il
Was officially announced by the ad-
miralty today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22

George Smart. well known Ottawa
resident, lies at the point of death at
his home, corner Of Walnut and Third
streets, according to word from his
bedside this afternoon. Mr.. Smart IL
suffering Of heart trouble,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22

Judge-The prisoner claims that he
footed his horn before he ran over you
Complainant much damagedl Maybe
he did. your honor, but what good IL
that when ear IN travelling faster tlaA
sound = Exchange.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
May Change Minds.

The mayor and commissioners gre
not pleased with the action of the
state board and every effort will be
made to bring about an alteration In
the orders now on file in the city Of
iiCcs It is believed enough argument
can be made and enough pressure
brought to bear to secure the states
Pond without forcing the bathers to
walk up north Of the sewer outlet pro
tested against by the Illinois otlicials.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
LEADERS, ON TRIP
MANN AND MCKINLEY BOTH OF
ILLINOIS, AND RECOGNIZED AS
G. 0. p. WHIPS, ARE TO JOUR-
NEY TO DANISH WEST INDIES,
MEDIATION OFFER is RATED
AS INSULT.

Washington. D. c., Mar. Pre-
ports that neutral nations had CT
fered to mediate the differences
between the United States and
Germany, given widespread circu-
lation here today, caused intense
anger in official circles. The offer
under existing circumstance, was
characterized as a deliberate In.
suit"
II was recalled that when a sim
liar suggestion was made after the
sinking of the Lusitania, Presi.
dent Wilson personally declared
that the United States could not
either mediate or arbitrate the
murder of its citizens. That was
the opinion Of the officials Of the
government at this time. II is the
opinion now.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
ORDER EQUIP MENT.
ADJUTANT GENERAL NOTIFIED
BY ARMY CHIEFS TO GET
FORCES UP TO WAR STRENGTH
AND HAVE NECESSARiES ON
HAND.

Orders to get his company up to war
strength, are being momentarily ex-
pected by Captain r. G. Woodward.
commander of Company {. Third !. n.
c., only recently returned from the
Mexican border after eight months
service in Uncle Sans cause. The
menacing war clouds lowering over
the eastern horizon. it is expected
will make necessary strengthening ey-
cry company in the Illinois National
Guard.
Up to this afternoon Captain Wood
ward had heard nothing from Spring
field outside the general outline as
printed in today's Free TraderJour-
nails teiegraphic news. Adjutant Gen
oral Dickson, in charge Of the Illinois
guard, has been served notice from
Washington to requistion all materials
necessary and to have them on hand
for distribution the moment the Ger
man situation arrives as 4 Gcclara.
tion Of war by the Federal Govern
ment
Boys in Fine Trim.
Company c. after its experience in
the late Mexican .embroglio, is 1T for
an emergency the nation may demand
The boys are conditioned to the last
point of perfection and are ready for
Uncle Sans summons TO come.
II Is probable that letters will he
forwarded to Captain Woodward call
ing on him to make out an itemi2ed
statement of clothing, munitions, guns
and ether equipment he may need to
bring his force mp to federal require
ment. A military company. under L.
S. regulations, Is now comprised of
$50 men Captain Woodward has six
ty-iive enlisted mon in his ranks, there
by complying with the army rcglia.
tons Tor peace strength y
II the call comes to build up his
force there will be room in the com
pany for as many more men, and it
IL probable, mat fcqulSiIloH VIII De
made by the captain for equipment
sufficient to rig out fun quota when
the boys are summoned to the colors.
10000 From Illinois.
II will be Illinois duty under Tie
new app0rtionment system, TO raise at
least $4,000 men and turn them over
to the government for use in its ar,
mics. When the crisis breaks into real.
ty il is expected that force OF this
size can be raised almost over night,
tho many of the men will be ineXper!
enced and in need Of training.
Ottawa never having shirkcd in its
patriotism or supplying It's share OF
men in times OF national danger, will
be among the first to offer its boys in
the governments cadse.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22

The churches Of New York city are
valued at $lD2 GOO, 900.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22

Sun dried oysters are deicacy III
China.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
STATE ORDER MAY
CLOSE PENNY POND;
C|TY'S ONLY BEACH
THE BOARD OF HEALTH RULES
AGAINST MOST POPULAR UN-
DERTAkiN5 EVER FoSTEREo
By MUNICiPALlTY-MhY RE-
WOKE ORDER.

While the swimming season is still
a IOlg way oil. the State Board of
Health, IN a recent communication to
Mayor +. r. Bradford. notified him
that bathing in the Fox river this SUM
mer would probably be prohibited ow-
ing to the pollution from the North
Ottawa sewer Should the finding vi
the State Board of Health make it
necessary to prohibit swimming. OF
tawans must look elsewhere for their
fayorite summer sport
Mayor Bradford stated to Free
Trader-Journal reporter that he would
take the matter up with the board and
see if some change could not be made.
The ruling would not entirely cut off
the fun OF the Ottawa people. 1t has
been found that a beach could be es-
tablished above the place where the
NortL Ottawa sewer drains into the
FoX River This would be a short dis
tance from the Ottawa pumping sta
tiOn.
OF course the location Of the beach
would be good ways from the busl-
ness center, but lovers OF swimming
would avail themselves OF any oppor-
tunity to enjoy the sport.
Acted Hastily.
Swimming circles are OF the opinion
that the state doctors acted bit hast
lily in handing down an opinion so pre-
matutely. Last year, when all
weather conditions were Just right for
the spreadj OF contagion, We're its
presence found in the river there was
only one case of sickness reported to
tie authorities among the thousands
who enjoyed the waters of the Fox
every day and night the Penny Pond
was under municipal surveillance
There was nothing certain about
that one case being due to the beach.
The city followed utmost precaution
in handling the crowds and tests OF
tho water We're constantly made by
Ir. Roswell Petit at the Illinois Val.
ley laboratories.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
Has Her Own Properly.

Mrs. Kramer admitted on the wit
ness stand that she was in possession
of a fiat building in Chicago and
two.apartment house in Austin. The
Nat property, she said, is worth $l0.-
000 or s12,ca0, while she did not fix
any valuation upon the house fl the
suburb.
Relatives accompanied Mrs, Kramer
into the court house and sat through
the trial Kramer was unaccompan-
led by kith or kin as he listened to the
testimony of his complaining spouse.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22

(Continued ON Page Fiye.)
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-22
THE WEATHER.

Parity cloudy tonight
and Friday, possibly show
ers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-29
DE II TIN EM r
4 a II a g z a PMS

~ BALDWIN. Spokane the
h 1917. who
1918 lie he stun belongs
Mctrde
no
Iiaia~ins a, company Bat,
Depot Brigade Camp LeWis
McAuufc lightweight o.
ctuonmeut aeAunno his
fighters the
"a O
league IL carried AR Johaon has taken the under
Adcraton
number ball who have left
81 TIE clubs second
~ joined To several
players bccr called officers
training aid others the drawing
national
Mike OpoNd middlewght champion
to
10 pssby be induced
division boxing instructor
TINE National losguo a
Max Caroy who led his league 1915 with 90
- he
to
1871
a crcnK nd
both speedy and there others
We
the belief Of
from phng onviable records
supplies the leo
big defy weather and product,
United
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-29
CHAMP is
VICTOR I'M
MIX Mere

Chef Mcintyre. veteran heavy
weigh, champion u tho Pacific
coast played mighty mean trick
on Steve Reynolds local fireman
boxer last night. ~ the Crystal Poo.
Ia the first round 81 their four
round bout. Reynolds rot Chct with
atfs 81 those h'ossa that enabled hrn
20 score four knockouta lu auccrH
sion. hut Chrt Refused 90 drop
This evidently dlahrarirnrd tho
huoc EN- dead ma 60 such an extent
TIA, be failed 20 slip Ia another blow
u like caiiter during the remaining
three rounds. and az a result tho
bout ended a. was predicted on this
page. IN a four round decision for
AeIptyro
The hoary haired gent with tho
portly appearance had u on Steve
81 hen Il came tn boxing Chnt knows
more ahou, boxing than Stove prob.
ably ever viii. iic was Handicapped
last night hy a swollen tendon ln his
EFT arm. received when he fought
Frank Farmer. In Tacoma. n abort
time aFu
Brynold. Misses Often
Mcintyre made Reynolds miss his
swings tl.nn after time. once steve
swung with such strength that he
threw himself bodily 90 tho floor
when Mcintyre forced him 90 mlas
Chot worked Reynolds 20 hard in
the first round and part Of tho soc.
und that he WAS able 60 step IN and
give him several pointers IN the
MANLY art IN tho last hnlf 81 the rec.
end and the third and fourth chap.
t"rs- Steve forgot himself entirely
an occasions. lie went hafk'io His
old style Of rushing and piurrinr.
w hlch was helping Mcintyre win
more than himself
a challenge from while Mechan.
San Francisco lat hoy, was read al
the rinRHldr before tho bout
Lloyd Madden. Chefs Old pupil.
and Mike Pete. wilkcaon wcltcr
weight. went four rounds 20 "a draw
The battle was tough one from the
first bell until tho end Of the fray
Ia Bell Scores X. %.
Jack IN He'll. the new Knockout
re- nsation, hung up another ono Tor
himself when he made tho going too
rough for Johnny Nelson IN tho
first round Referee "A Schacht
stopped the melee
Ray Mcdonald Canadian wcltcr.
weight. took a lucky ono when no was
awarded tho decision over Walter
Porsch. of Tacoma Tho fans
thought draw would have been
better decision
Clarence Dudley. not in tho host ~
shnpe. held Fred Gilbert. BEND. ore
weltrrweight. even in their four
round encounter. Gilbert got lead
only TO have Dudley nearly finish
him In the final canto.
The largest crowd Of the season
Raw the cord
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-29
Bobby Evans Arrives
in California Town

SAN FI'ANC1SCO. Doc % Bob.
by Evans. Portland fight promoter.
arrived today ana Immediately began
an effort 20 match Willie Mechan
and Fred Fulton for o six round bout
IN Portland early IN February Nee.
han said he would accept such n
match.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-29
DR. HIS PATRIOTIC OFFER FOR THE RED CROSS

io.ruund bout Since his 10 round
nasco with Prank Moran DO realizes
that most promoters would jssr az
tho idea Of Offering blg purse for
another bout - tina, irugth
Hut nght be- must ana 10 fight IN
der The terms which Do wishes TO
fight under. he must make conoos
rions
For the Rcd Cross he can ooncede
the gate money hc ia not giving up
YER. much. th~ other fellow must DO
tho ramr Then De can las duwn his
own rnlc- which provide fur To-
round fIght without decision IN
which his utl~ b. NOT "a stake.
This will not bring in en- much
money az the gate. hut " will mafe
guard Wizards interest and u viii
pu, him hack IN the ilmonght again.
which means money 20 him.
Ana who VIII willard nghtr
Ito doesn't carr. and why should
h~7 FULTON IN undoubtedly tho only
tyyx-ight who has a chance with
him and Fulton would have no
chance iu anything lees than 20
rounds Hiliy NiHhn - the only 9th
or candidate who has not been
proved hlnofncr recently. Fulton
ami Miske are 90 box soon. and on
that bout probably viii rest tho ques-
uon of Wizards opponent
The others are entirely out % a.
Carl Morris has fouiod himself Oh; %
consideration. Frank Moran has
shown b. 10 30 match for Jczs. Jim
Coffcy iH even more inpoasiblr. itH
up 90 Mike or Fulton. preferably
the latter and IN 10 rounds--oh. we'll
~ before stated. Jess willard Is not
aftrffaffr