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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
THE SAFETY FIRST PATROL

The Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Company has recently enlisted schoo
boys IN It's work Of spreading safety
first information and habits among
school children. A patrol has beer
organized, with badges and pledge.
and definite duties, The youngsters
are to be responsible for themselves
and their fellows. They will cooper.
ate with the police in their effort "a
train pedestrians in common sense
and caution.
That's the way to make any move.
ment really effective. Get the peop.c
whom 1t is to reach working at II for
themselves. and the thing grows Tho
best way to keep q boy from hoppinr
street cars is to make him responsible
1or ms gang. He'll keep evoryhody
else away from this dangerous pa,
tlme, ami he'll keep away himself
The Philadelphia company began i,s
patrol thru selfinterest. Bot Il was
the enlightened self.interest tina, rcal.
ICES the value Of constructive policies
Eyerybodys going to profit by this
scheme, Which will have 4 direct and
humane influence on the community
as wen as decrease accidents for the
company.
Signals and warnings and counties.
admonltions to watch out for trolley
crossings and automobiles and all the
other traliic that makes our streets 50
dangerous, would never accomplish.
the good that will result from th.s
simple method
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27

OF the belligerents touching the Pres
ident's proposal has yet been received.
Unofficial reports, believing altogeth.
er authentic, have encouraged officials
Of the administration close to the
President, however The fact that
England Is actually about to begin a
consideration of the conduct of the
empire following the restoration Of
peace Is regarded here as of extreme
significance. The support of the Pres
dents peace plans by the central
powers Ia regarded as almost sure.
Endorsement Of the international
league to force world peace by power.
ful defense organizations in the
United States has heartened the ad.
ministration considerably II was said
today. particularly as some of the
spokeamen for the organization arc
political foes OF long standing.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
UTOPlAN YUCHT1N.

Maybe we've been wrong in thinl
ing that no good caa come Out u
Mexico. An astonishing campaign 0
modern social improvement has .eel
going on in Yucatan. 1t is largely du
to Gov Salvador Alyarado. And Mo
desto c. ROLAND, his assistant, eS
presses the conviction that even tlI'
United States is going to lind thing.
in Mexico worth copying by and by
after the reform has spread from the
peninsular state Of Yucatan thruou'
the republic, for the program is Tic
same for all Mexico
The most significant innovation Is
the reform of the old system Of land
tenure, which has been at the bottom
Of the country's revolutionary troG-
bles. An area of more than 10000
square miles was held by 1900 lane
owners, who contributed only $4,000
year for public expenses. The sans
land is now paying more than $780,
0O0 taxes year, coming from the old
landlords on an equitable basis and
from thousands OF new landlords, and
all ii it going to pay for legitimate
public enterprises.
Some OF the land was held by fraud.
That was taken away from the hold
ers and distributed among the peas
ants. But it didn't go far, because
there were 100000 landless people.
The government decided to make II
possible for every family to possess u
40-acre farm. Enough property wa,
taken from the big landlords to carry
out the plan. But it was not confscaS
ed 1t was bought at fair price and
pand for in 50-year bonds bearing
per cent interest. The small farm,
we're 'lent" for a period of two years
to all who applied for them, to deter
mine who was worthy. or the $4,000
heads Of families, 41.GG3 applied FOR
farms, and nearly all OF them mace
good in the probation period. The
farms were then given them for Their
WIN uut 10 Jul part VI tUt lIduG'
formation. There are now 2,400 pun
lie schools in Yucatan, with evening
sessions for adults. There is an eight. /
hour law, minimum wage, work.
mems compensation and old age pen.
sions. Children under Ii maynot be
employed. Boys under Is anc girls
under Is may not work at night.
Workshop sanitation and safety are
provided for There is compulsory
arbitration OF labor disputes. Women
are given a month off, with full pIav,
before and after childbirth.
1t sounds too good to be true. And
doesn't 1t shame us little, TO think
that some of these things are actually
being handled in despsed Mexico bet.
ter than in the United States?
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27

we otter One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward Tor any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Caiarrh
Cure.
IF J. CHENEY & co. Toleao q
we me nnda-sigr4f hovc known y
tel'rvc him v,n-fartiv harora,,Io /, ~,
business trnnsartIo-~ md fnanciallv able
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WATnrNr rtT~N,r D. M,rvrv
Who'Arlln Drngriets a'n,oao -
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acting f-ert'v ''nnn 10, hioaa a,a 49,,
rows ai-farns ~ fhn evsfo~, -aa,t.,o.i,,,
rer' fyrr prirc 7sr ne- hottie sold h.
MI rr,.-rie,- '' y"
..rahs 'falrs FAIRLY pills for consiir-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
CLOUDS GATHER
ON WILSON, s PLAN
BoRAH RESOLUTION FOR FIRES.
FoR-ALL DISCUSSION ON VII.
eoN PEACE LEAGUE PLAN TO
CTR UP PARTY STRIFE.

washington, Jan. 27-Clouds gath
cred thleher today and the storm of
attack on the Presidents plan for
world peace, enforced BY strong IN
ternational league, threatened from
TWO quarters The CumMins resoln
Ton, permitting unlimited debate ON
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27

January u. 1S4l-Aleyander +,
Field rendered to Governor Thomas
Carlin his resignation as Secretary OF
the State OF Illinois.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
Anchorage Wireless Station

A permanent wireless station, to replace the temporary plant now in operation, is being erected by the AL askan Engineering Commission on Government Hill, overlooking the An Chorage terminal yards. The present plant is housed in the power house. which is situated so near the machine shops that the noise from the shops and passing locomotives interferes with the effectiveness sof the appar- atus.
 The new installation involves the erection of two 20O-foot fir masts, a six-wire aerial with spread of thirty by four hundred feet, and a building 27 by 27 feet. The building will con- tain an operating room, generating room and living quarters for two men. A 2KW 5OO-cycle transmitting apparatus and one of the latest types of receiver will representative audion detectors and amplifiers will be included in the operating equip ment. All power and transmitting panels, controls, etc., will be located in the operating room, making it un- necessary for the operator to leave his post in order to start or stop the mechanism. For the present power will be obtained from the alternating plant in the terminal yards.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
AMERICAN PEOLPE GETTING
 NERVOUS

Those small wilful groups of Uni ted States senators are getting on the nerves of Americans generally. Now it is the great army and navy bill that is to be held up. Senators La Toilette and Gronna and several other constitutional dissenters, have decided that certain features of the measure are not just to their liking, so they propose to talk and talk some more about it, while the whote nation waits anxiously for the launching of an aircraft program that the war ex- perts tell us isto be one of the big. if not the biggest factor in bringing the war with Germany to successful conclusion.
 For weeks and weeks the senate has dilly-dallied with the food bill and today seems little nearer a con- clusion on it than it was weeks ago. Meanwhile the need for some sort of such legislation grows until it has be- come a national crisis. Business af- fairs that will be affected by this leg islation are up in the air. Nobody knows whether he is afoot or a horse back, from the food producer clear through a long line if middlemen to the consumer.
 The American people are not ask ing that any snap judgments be talk en. They do not want congress to rush measures through helter-skelter with but one glance at their contents, but they do want and have a right to expect of the men they have sent 10 congress, quick and final judgment after all the facts available concern ing pending legislation has been ob- tained. When the house of afire men men must decide quickly what is best to be done, and with wars flames mounting skyward and the American nation in the midst of the conflagra- tion it is up to congressman and senators to decide quickly every mat ter that comes before them.
 To block deliberately a war meas ure when the majority is ready to de- eide one way or the other is to give aid to the enemy and the men who do it should be pilloried as traitors. Tacoma News.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01

A BROAD interpretation was plac- ed on the law governing strikes and lockouts by the supreme court of the state of Washington in it's ruling that picketing was unlawful. The court says that it is contrary to the spirit of our institutions and the right to conduct a lawful business in a law full way, without molestation from other persons" to intimidate the pub lie and enforce an employer, by pick eting his place of business, into a contract he does not want to enter. It is pointed out also that inasmuch as the blacklisting of workers is unlaw- full, the blacklisting of employees like wise is illegal, for "it is a poor rule that will not work both ways" From the standpoint of reason no flaw can be found in the courts practically unanimous decision.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
I. w. w. MENACE

The American people are begin ming to awake to the real menace of the organization known as the Indus trial Workers of the World-which is body of men with a program lit tie short of anarchistic. These agi- tators are particularly active at a time when resentment of their activi- ties is likely to be most acute, and it is devoutly to be hoped that the real peril of their propaganda will be un- derstood and acted upon by the American people.
 Practically all serious strikes in the country are traceable to this or ganization, whose program aims to divide the American house against itself in the hope of breaking down the existing system of government.
 A resolution has been adopted by the federal grand jury sitting at Se- attle, which is worthy of reproduc- tion.
 Tn our investigation of numerous alleged violations of the conscription act requiring the registration of men between the ages of 21 and 30 years, it has been most evident that the
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
MAJOR DAWSON WILL
 VISIT VALDEZ THIS MONTH

A letter received by the Prospector from Major Davison, of the Alaska Road Commission, states that he mo- tices with great deal of approval that the road to the interior is being used by many people this year, who take advantage of the fine thorofare to visit Teikhell and the Summit, and hopes from year to year the road will grow better and better. He says it will be no fault of the Road Com mission if it does not.
 Major Davison will arrive in Val dez this month and make a trip to the Interior, spending week or ten days looking thoroiy into conditions and contemplated improvements both for this year and next.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
MOTHER DOING HER BIT.

MOTHER DOING HER BIT. MOTHER can't join the army and M mother can't go to sea, But mother can do her bit. you bet
 whatever her bit may be- She's up in the morning early, she's late
 to her bed at night, Yet she sings a song the whole day long
 that shows her full of fgh.. It's Columbia, Gem of the Ocean," that
 echoes through kitchen and hall. A melody sweet, yet as sturdy as though
 'twere a bugle call. WE hear 1t first in the morning when w mother, at dawn of day, Rouses her sleeping household singing her
 reveille. Then off she goes to the garden, a soldier
 that rakes and hoes. And Columbia, Gem of the Ocean" is
 sung to each seed she sows. The song and the toll and mother seem
 bound by a common tie A pledge that they'll keep Old Glory for
 ever waving high! CHE starts the children off to school, a S flag upon each breast, 4 symbol sweet, she tells them. of the
 land they love the best. Then mother gets her housework done
 and hurr1es off to town, There to do a woman's part in Red Cross
 cap and gown. And all along the table where the bandage
 makers sit They hear her hum "Columbia" and see
 her do her bit MOTHER can't join the army and M mother can't go to sea. But mother will do her bit. you bet
 whatever her bit may be. She doesn't go round complaining because
 she isn't . man; Instead, she sows and sings and hoes and
 does the best she can. For Columbia, too, was a woman, as pie
 tured in story and art, And mothers our Mother Columbia-a
 patriot doing her part!
 William Herschell
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01

source of nine-tenths of the trouble was to be traced to the gatherings of I. W. w. agitators and other groups of individuals opposed to the general form of our government and indus trial organization. While we would guard with the utmost jealousy the right of free speech in times of peace, when, to a large extent, the safest outlet for discontent and adverse criticism of government is found in the community, in time of war far different state of affairs exists and far different attitude must be adopt ed toward those individuals and groups of men who attempt to op- pose the laws of the United States.
 I've urge that the mayor and po- lice department of every city in this district enforce with the utmost sev- erity the law of this state and of the United States, which are intended to prevent the gathering of men who will not work and whose desire to prevent others working is bound to be the natural consequence of their own idleness."
 Eternal vigilance, as the classic phrase goes, is the price of liberty.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
MARIPOSA SAILS FOR NORTH TEN TO-DAY

SEATTLE, Aug 1.-The steamer MaripOsa sailed at ten this morning for Valdez and southwestern Alaskan ports. Her passengers for Valdez are w. P. Smith, l.. Bush and Mrs. M. Bush.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01

THERE should no longer be an tissue" between the United States and Japan-if there is one today. Uncle Sam has hit upon a novel way to straighten out all affairs at Tokio by sending Philadelphia lawyer as his ambassador to the mikado.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
BERNIER PARTY RETURNING
 FROM THE ARCTICS

QUEBEC, Canada, Aug. Jos eph E. Bernier, the celebrated arctic explorer who left year ago to search for the Steffansen expedition, and who was last reported in the neigh borhood of the latter party, is report ed to be returning home.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
BIG RANCH FIRE IS
 BLAMED ON I. w. WIS

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore, Aug 1. All the large buildings except two on Straw's Dairy Ranch, north of this city, today are in ruins as the re- suit of fire believed to have been started by I. w. WIS last night. Of the livestock, only few calves were burned. The loss is about $25,O00.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
HUNDRED SEVENTY BELGIANS
 ARE DEPORTED FROM MONS

MAVRE, Aug. Tt is reported here that German military leaders have deported one hundred and sev- enty Belgians from Mons and vicin- ity to work in the harvest fields of the Teutonic powers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
CORDOVA WANTS GAME
 WITH VALDEZ VETERANS

Manager Wm. Conley of the Valdez baseball team received an invitation from the captain of the Cordova team to make arrangements for game be- tween the hines, to be played either at Cordova or here before the season ends. Manager is trying to arrange a game with Cordova for Labor Day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
Missing Man

Inquiry has been made concerning the present address of Herod Calvin Smith. Any person able to furnish information should address the Con- missioner's Office, Anchorage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01

THERE is one automobile in the United States for every twenty-nine persons, according to the govern ment's statistics on the subject and it might be added that the other twenty-eight are not hoofing it or riding on street cars or jitneys mere ly because they enjoy the sensation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
MEMBER COAST GUARD
 DROPS DEAD SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Aug. 1.-Alexander Hope, a yoeman attached to the coast guard service, dropped dead while walking in the streets here yesterday afternoon. He was afflicted with heart disease.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-01
PRESIDENT APPEALS TO
 WOMEN TO CAN FRUIT

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 1.- President Wilson today issued an ap- peal to the women of the nation to can all the fruit possible, and to util- ize all surplus vegetables for canning also, in order to conserve the food supply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
DINNER SERVICES
BelouU Regular Prices

American Porcelain Sets with floral border
design and gold edge; 100 pieces. 1850
American Porcelain Sets,-Nlinton border de
sign; open stock; 1O1 pieces. $3.50
English Porcelain Sets with wide border and
pheasant design; open stock; 1O1 pieces $500
Royal Nippon China Sets with hand-painted
border pattern; delicate color effects; open
stock; 1O1 pieces. $500
American Porcelain Sets with coin gold band
and laurel leaf tracings; coin gold handles; open
stock; 101 pieces. AIS
Royal Nippon Sets,-hand-painted conven-
tional border in Oriental colorings; open stock;
101 pieces. 5000
A. Lanternier & Co. Limoges China Sets
gold encrusted border with coin gold handles;
open stock; 101 pieces. 145.00
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
ELECTRIC LAMPS
Unparalleled Values

Boudoir Lamps Of Solid Mahogany or fin
ished in Antique Ivory or White Enamel; fit
ted with fancy silk shade. 1.85
Boudoir Lamps of Solid Mahogany or finished
in Antique Ivory or White Enamel; fancy silk
shade. 1875
Solid Mahogany Table Lamps with 18-inch
shade and silk fringe. 500
Solid Mahogany Table Lamps,-28 inches
high; two lights; lS-inch fancy silk shade with
gold braid on top and bottom and silk
fringe. 7.95
Adjustable Metal Bridge Lamps finished in
Verde Antique, Statuary Bronze or Brass and
Black. $50
Table Lamps of Solid Mahogany or Bur-
nished Gold finish; hand-carved; handsome 49,
inch silk shade. $500
Floor Lamps of Solid Mahogany or finished
in Furnished Gold, fluted column; 22-inch silk
silk braid. 1l.95
Heavily Hand-carved Floor Lamps of Solid
Mahogany, Furnished Gold or Antique Ivory
Enamel finish; 22-inch Empire shade with a.
inch silk fringe. 1850
Japanese Lacquered Floor Lamps with hand
painted design; 22-inch embroidered silk Jap
anese shade. 1900
Solid Mahogany Floor Lamps fitted with "a
inch flat Empire shade; ruching on top and
bottom. $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
HOUSEFURNISHINGS
Special Values

Highly Polished Aluminium Saucepan Sets
consisting Of one each II b, and 3-quart Sizes
regularly It's, 100
Highly Polished Aluminium Double Omelet
Pans,-turn-over style. regularly LOU LILO
Aluminium Tea Kettles with cold handle;
highly polished; 4-quart capacity. l.95
regularly 2.75
Double Rice or Cereal Boilers,-highly pol
ished Aluminium; 2-quart capacity LIS
regularly 1.75
Steak or Bird Sets,-made of best American
steel: two pieces nickel silver ferrules ana
caps; in lined box. regularly $50 set 2.Z5
Carving Sets made of best American steel;
three nieces nickel silver ferrules and caps; IN
lined box. regularly 500, set $50
Electric Toasters with toast rack; complete
with cord and plug. regularly 800, 2.75
Electric Irons,-6-pound weight; full nickel
plated; complete with cord and plug.
regularly 400 Z.9o
Solid Alcohol Outfits consisting of nickel
plated stand and Tea Kettle and can OF soiidi-
fed alcohol; practical and economical neatlng
device 5Uc
Extra can Of Solidifed Alcohol containing
81 ounces. 10c
"Wear-Ever" or Aladdin Aluminium SELL
basting Double Roasters; 10 inches long, II
inches wide. regularly 500, 3.75
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
THE GIFT-PLAN BUREAU
SimpHffeS Choosing Christmas Gifts

First-You ask the Bureau.
Second-The Bureau asks this Person.
Third-This Person tells the Bureau.
Fourth-The Bureau then tells you.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Stock Clearance
DOMESTIC RUGS
Actual Savings of 2O% to 25R

In order to reduce stocks to a minimum
we are offering more than 12OO perfect rugs, In
latest patterns and colors, at prices presenting an
exceptional opportunity to all those desiring new
rugs for the holidays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

S.9xlO.6 it &c. rs regularly 1880
A variety of designs in this
popular size; for living room or
dining room use.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-20
GETS 3 TO ID YEARS FOR
ILLEGAL OPERATION

Caroline POwicki wife of Stanley
Powicki OF 222 s. Laurel St, was
sentenced 10 from three to Il years
in the Michigan City prison and
fined 5000 yesterday afternoon by
Judge Funk of the circuit court, aft
er the jury had found the woman
guilty of performing an abortion on
Helen Baniciki last August. AS Mrs.
Powich was being taken TO the
county jail by Deput-- Sheriff Frank
NiezgOdski she tainted at the foot
of the stairway in the court house.
a physician was called 10 revive her.
During the scene the wOman's moth
er and daughter created additional
excitement in the building with their
loud weeping until they were order
ed led away.
The case was on trial three days
and the jury retired at $3.50 p. m.
Thursday and a verdict was not
reached until at 1880 Friday morn
ing.
Attys. W. A. Grzesk and Cyrus L.
Pattee represented Mrs. Powtcki.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-20
TENER GIVEN FULL POWER
IN BALTIMORE SUIT

NEW YORK. oct 20.--At a spec
ial meeting OF the National league
here Friday, Pres't John X. Tener
was given full power 10 act for the
league in the matter of the suit OF
the Baltimore club Of the former
Federal league. He will represent
his organization in consultation with
legal advisers looking toward any
action which may be undertaken
either in defense OF the suit or
otherwise. The meeting was attend
ed by the presidents OF all the ma
tional league clubs with the excep-
ton Of St Louis, Branch Hickey
being unable 70 be present.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-20
USES PHARA0H'S WORDS
FOR SERMON TEXT

who is the Lord that I should
obey Him ." was the text chosen by
DR.. II. p. Dunlop in his revival ser
mon at the Hope Presbyterian
church last night.
These are the insolent, irreverent
words of the avariciOus Pharoah,"
he said. When God sent Moses to
ask IsraeTs release from bondage he
was answered in blasphemy with the
question Of the text.
This question has not been for
gotten even TO this day. 1t is asked
every day by thousands. The man
of wealth and power, the gambler,
the young man with worldly ways,
the moralist, the hayward boy and
girl-it is a question that is ever be-
ing asked by them.
Many of them are blind in their
asking. They seek to find excuse to
offer for the asking, and this is all
they can offer that God has given
them their physical nature and so
naturally they believe they should
follow it. But this excuse is weak
and does not justify them in pursu-
ing their morbid cravings.
God has given them a free power
and a free will to choose between
right and wrong, il is true, but God
Will hold them responsible on the
day of judgment"