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Arizona republican., 1917-02-14
WHAT HIT DEMPSEY? A. D. L eaSed Wire1

SALT LAKE CITY. Feb 13.-Jack Dempsey of Salt Lake was knocked out at Murray, a suburb of Salt Lake, tonight by Jim Flynn of Pueblo, ten seconds after the men shook hands. Flynn pushed down Dempsey's guard with his right and swung his left to the jaw. The Salt Lake man sank to his knees and over for the count and it was twenty seconds after Flynn had been declared the winner before Demp- sev regained his feet.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-14
Son Is Captured

DENYING, N. M., Feb. 13.-A. c. Peterson received word tonight that his son Andrew had been captured by Mexican raiders at the Corner ranch on the border south of Hachita and had been carried into Mexico. The message said that two other Mormons and a number of Mexicans were carried away. Mir. Peterson has appealed to General Pershing for military aid in recovering his son.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-14
VNa Cavalyy
 LeaUeS the Border
 Bet0ye Daybreak
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

COLUMBUS, \. M., Feb. 13.-The Villa cavalry band that occupied Palomas lakes yesterday is believed here to be working toward Vauo Fusiles, 9 miles south of Columbus. The band retired before daybreak in a southerly direction from all indi- cations.
 Aeroplanes which took exploring trips along the border this morning and afternoon failed to discover any armed parties in Mexico within fif- teen miles of the boundary.
 Army officials here expressed the be- lief tonight that the band was simply an exploring party sent ont to gather information regarding the American troops and to turn back any refugees proceeding toward the border
Arizona republican., 1917-02-14
TRepubIican A. p. Leased WireJ

IhcPUDIFOdII N T' Ecaseu sVHCJ
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Senator Salisbury of Delaware, president pro tempore of the senate and majority member of the foreign relations com mittee, introduced bill in the senate oday which would throw down neutral ty bars to warships of the entente al lies and open all ports, harbors and territorial waters of the United States to British warships end other vessels as freely as in times of peace.
 Designed as a measure short of actual war termed to discourage the violation of international law at sea, ? the bill was proposed after long de- liberation and consultation by Senator
Arizona republican., 1917-02-14
GERMANY NOT RECEDINC
(sy Republican Associated Press Leased Wire)

BERLIN Feb 3ia LOndon) absolutely denied here that  
 
  this exchange warranted The the the that req of
Arizona republican., 1917-02-14
Eeadinu For Janos

FL PASO, Feb 13.-A message re- ccivcd here late today by Eduardo Soriano Bravo. the Mexican consul from his agent at Columbus, stated that the Villa party reported at Palomas lakes last night was head ing for Janos. town in the moun- tains so miles southwest of Palomas Consul Bravo said that the move ments of this band would cause his government considerable apprehension as to international consequences ln- til Carranza troops are able to gar rison the district recently vacated by General PershinC.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-14
Government Is Disturbed

WASHINGTON. Feb. 13-The American government is much dis .urbed over the revolutionary out break in Cuba. but while it stands ready to take any steps which may be neces sary to protect its interests there no apparent preparations have beer made so far for acuvo intervention O. any sort.
 Tonight neither the state department nor the Cuban legation had received my information to clarify further the situation described in press dispatches The department is watching develop ments anxiously, but officials still hope the Cubans will work out for them selves a satisfactory solution
 The announcement in Havana today that the United States had offered the Cuban government 5000 rifles and quantity Of ammmi it0n was taker acre to refer to negotiations which nave been in progress for severa months for purchase of munitions through the war department.
 It is understood that Cuban officials asked the department to act for them in securing 10000 rifles like those used in the United States army and that about a month p~o the department consented to do what it could to aid
  that number.
 The transaction, it is said here, is entirely commercial. one and has nc connection with the present political situation. The Cuban army already has large quantities of American rifles purchased in the same way in past years.
 The surprise with which officials re- oeived the first reports of an outbreak in Cuba is giving place to speculation as to what unrevealed influencesemay be behind the revolution. In some ulp- lomatic quarters there is a belief tha strong foreign pressure has been felt in the island republic, and that Ger many, because of her break with the United States, would be most likely to figure in such a move. If officials have ny evidence that there IS truth in these suspicious, however, they have not re- vealed 1t.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-14
CUBAN RI: vO[T GROWS WHILE
 QUIET RE|CNS
Republican A. p. Leased WIrel

HAVANA, Feb. 13.-Outwardly, the revolutionary situation here tonight was virtually as it had been for the last three days, but there were many rumors of uprisings in Camaguey where. according to unconfirmed re- ports, Lieutenant Colonel Quinones, commanding the troops in that prov ince, has rebelled, together with his forces.
 Communication with Camaguey re- mains completely cut off. No trains have arrived from there since yester- day.
 concerning the trouble in Camaguey is one that former President Jose Migue Gomez has landed there o join the rebels
 That the governmentfis preparing to meet a more serious situation wa demonstrated today by the issuance of an official decree signed by Presi- dent Menocal, authorizing the enlist ment of volunteers for service during a period of 90 days. Men between tho ages of IS and 45 years are called for and neither citizenship nor lack of ability to read or write Spanish wlA act as barrier to volunteers.
 The gunboat Cuba, which has beer used as a detention shin for arm Of ficers suspected of complicity in the revolt, docked here tonight. The de taineG men were taken off the ship and sent to Morro Castle for confinement
 Immediately afterWaId the Cuba be- gan taking on board a large number of soldiers, who are believed to be des- tined for Nuevitas and Oriente.
 It is reported that rebels believed to be under command of Colonel Baldo- mere Acosta, mayor of Mariana, who were attacked by ruTa-as this morning escaped in the direction of Canas Al miles from Havana. Later the rebels came in contact with army forces and fighting is reported now in progress.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-14
Urqes MenocaI to Quit

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Dr. Orestes S. Ferrera, speaker of the Cuban house of representatives, who is now in this city. made public a cable message tonight he had sent to President Menocal call ing upon him to resign in favor of Vice
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Arizona republican., 1917-02-14
Hopes War Averted

WASEINGTON, Feb. 13.-In a fare well statement before leaving tonight for New York to sail for home, Count won Bernstorff expressed the hope that war between the United States and Germany might be averted and that friendly relations mlgnt soon
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Arizona republican., 1917-02-14
Day M Congress
Republican A. p. ceased Wire1

Republican A. p. Aeased Wire1
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Follow- ing is summary of the proceedings in congress today
 Senate: Met at II a. m.
 Resumed debate on postoffice bill.
 Naval committee appointed sub stitute committee to consider appro- priation bill.
 Senator Simmons reported revenue bill.
 Senate foreign relation sub-com- mittee proposed new bill for govern ment of the Danish West Indies.
 Senate commerce committee min ority report proposed $25,000, ,000 lump sum appropriation as a. substitute for $39, 1000. GOO rivers and haTbors bill.
 Senator Saulsbury introduced a bill to open American harbors to allied warships to aid in abating the Ger man ruthless submarine campaign.
 Senator Borah introduced bill to repeal organization and federaliza : tion of the national guard.
 Rejected proposal to change rules so that charges in postage rates could be incorporated in postoffice appropriation bill.
 Adjourned at SOS D. m. to 10 a. m Wednesday,
 House: Met at Il a. m. Sent agricultural appropriation bil to conferce. Conferees reported hopeles disagreement on general dan bill
 Representative Moore, Pennsylvania raised question of privilege on decla ration of Representative Galloway Texas, that steel, shipping and pow der interests, by control of certain ueavcnnnarc had SolIoht tn ipdpc. congress to make huge preparedness appropriations. Passed annual naval bill carrying l $369 900, 900. Passed annual pension bill carrying | S160 000. GOO Adjourned at. 5:1O D. m. to 12:00 D m. Wednesday,
Arizona republican., 1917-02-14

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
WALTER S. BARNARD,
PROMINENT CITIZEN,
DIED THIS MORNING

Walter Scott Barnard died at s 30
O'Clock this morning at the family
residence, sos East Superior street,
after a lingering illness.
He was born in Madison county,
New York, May 10, 1895
He came to Illinois with his par
ents, 1914, and has resided in Ottawa
ever since. During the Civil war he
was employed by the government re
building railway and bridges In the
department of the Tennessee. In 1855
he was appointed assistant superin
tendent of the Illinois and Michigan
canal and later was made superintend
ent.
He leaves surviving, his wife and
three children--Charles H.. of Pitts
burgh, Pa, Gertrude Barnard and
Mrs. Susane Hathaway Of this city
The funeral services will be held
Friday afternoon at O'Clock from
the residence Burial will be In the
Ottawa Avenue cemetery
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
GR|CGS APPOINTS
COMMITTEE TO AID
IN GETTING CAMP
LA SALE AND OTTAWA WILL
STRIVE TO SECURE SOLDIER
CAMP NEAR STARVED RLOCk--
NO WORD FROM GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS.

Ottawa and La Sale are making
concerted effort to secure the U. S.
cantonment camp in this vicinity
Starved Rock, State Park being men
toned as a possible place to train 2S,
900 soldiers as a part of the 100000
draft army.
Clarence Griggs, president Of the
Chamber of Commerce has appointed
Jas. J. Dougherty. A G. Bradish and
h. NJ. Harvey to act on committee
to secure the site for this locality.
The government engineers at Chicago
have been sent all of the necessary
data. telling of the adaptabilities
which the state park affords and have
been asked tat an inspection be made
of the grounds. Thus far no word has
been received from the government Of
ilcials relative to an inspection.
Both Ottawa and La Sale realize
that obtaining the camp. near the
two cities. would be big thing for
the merchants of the towns and would
be the means of attracting thousands
of people who would visit the train
ing grounds.
With both cities working in accord
II is believed that an impression will
be made upon the government Off.
cials
There is nc doubt but what Co. G
and other National Guardsmen will
be trained in the southern part of
the United States, possibly Texas,
but the draft army will be mustered
to various camps in their own particu-
lar state.
Starved Rock State Park Is ideally
situation for such place, the long
water front that would be available
means that plenty of water could be
secured for the horses and mules and
camp purposes ID Is necessary, how
ever, that ~artcsian wells, with ample
supply be on the grounds and the
committee have ascertained that wells
could be secured, providing the gov
ernment selects the site
II IS believed that government army
officials will arrive at a decision in
the near future. Springfield and De
catur are the two other principal cit
les that are making strong bids tc
/ secure lne camp.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
PL UMBERS' ORGANIZER
IN MEETING WITH J.
M. DOUGHERTY TODAY

Frank Kennedy, organizer for the
international Association of Journey
men Plumbers and Steam Filters, Is
in Ottawa today This afternoon a
meeting is being held with Mr.. Ken
nedy and Mr. j. NJ DouGherty with
view of settling the plumbers
strike Nj. Kennedy was here few
weeks ago on the same mission, but
called away before any meeting could
be held to settle the differences be
tween the workingmen and their EN-
ployers. 1t Is believed that an agree
ment will he reached at the meetlns
this afternoon.
The plumbers are asking an in
crease of six and one-quarter cents
an hour for the first year and another
increase of six and one quarter cents
the second year. Prior to the strike
they were paid sixty-two and one hal
cent per hour.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
2 SAL DOM LICENSES
TRANSFERRED Ar
COUNCIL. MEETING

In order that the city employee
might secure their monthly pay
a special session of the council was
held this morning. Salaries and the
urkeep OF various departments ar
ere ating 81 400 were approved and
ordered paid when City Clerk w. W.
Quits read the claims.
TNo saloon licenses were trans
ferrcd this morning. AL. Schaeiel.
veteran saloon and grocery man, has
again entered the business En- appil
cation was read ard approved of TIE
tranafcrral of the saloon license Of
Robert Meter to Al Schacier, who
win conduct his saloon at the corn J.
OF Chestnut and Jefferson streets
The saloon license Of John Viti2ar,
west Main street saloon man, was
transferred to AnlCnc Pleckoyitch.
The translorral Of both licenses were
approved
The council adjourned until Mon
day.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
ANOTHER BOY IS
FOUND DELINQUENT

Steve Yanik. aged II years, of La
Sale, has learned that the law and
order provisions extended upon the
statute books of Illinois, include lads
of his tender years, but not until the
realization was forcibly brought home
by Judge Henry Mayo in the county
court.
Young Yanik was tried before the
county court iurst on a charge OF be
Ing delinquent He pilfered pettily
and stayed away from home at night,
finally getting way beyong the pale of
parental control. II finally became
necessary to turn him over to the
county authorities. He was ordered
committed in the school for boys at
st. Charles, and with John koncwicz
another La Sale boy found delinquent
Yesterday, was taken to St Charles
this morning by Miss Launia Aussem
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
HOME TALENT MOVIE
TO Be SHOWN HERE

Tho Wreckcr." purely ,ome-
talent movie, vii! be filmed in Otta-
wa within the next few weeks. with
many prominent in the city's profes-
sonal and business life taking part
N the principal roles. AS soon as
the picture Is completed II win be
shcw at the Crescent theater under
the personal supervision Of Manager
William Bradley who yesterday
closed q deal with K. +. Norman, the
producer, who will direct the actors
and actresses
The work of selecting the cast ID
now In progress and in q few days
Manager Bradley expects to announce
the names of those who have been
chosen to represent the various char
aeters,
The plot Is built around railroad
story with plenty of love, villiany and
happy ending to make the film of the
typca, drama kind
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
EXT RA
|. D. VINCENT PASSES
AWAY THIS P. N. WAS
ILL OF DIPHTHERIA

Irving D. Vincent, Chief Grain
Inspector Of Illinois, who assum-
ed his new duties on May I, pass
ed away this afternoon at 3:15 o.
clock at his residence on Pearl
street, following an illness Of only
a few days Of diphthcria. Mr.. Vim
cent was taken sick Sunday Of an
incipient form Of throat trouble
that later developed into diphther-
la Of a malignant form. Positive
diagnosis was made yesterday.
Mr.. Vincent besides holding this
important state office was mem.
Der Of the firm Hamilton & Vim.
cent and was former alderman
of Ottawa. He Is survived by his
wife, and a daughter. Full par
ticuiars Of his death will be pub
lished tomorrow.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
OF OTTAWA
ATTEND CONVENTION
ALL BANKS CLOSED HERE TO.
DAY WHILE EMPLOYEES AND
OFFICIALS GATHER At MEET.
ING IN LA SALE AT kASkASk-
klA HOTEL.

Al Ottawa banks were closed to-
day while officials and employees are
in La Sale attending the annual meet
ing Of Groupe Five uf the ILLINOIS
Bankers Association. Dewitt, Nc
Lean. lioquois, Livingston, Ka1ka.
kee, Grundy and La Sale counties
are represented at the meeting. The
Headquarters of the convention arc
at the Kaskaskia hotel.
Last evening reception was held
and buffet luncheon served fol
cally arrivals at the convention al
the hotel A large number from this
city were in attendance.
Wayne Humrner. vice president o
the La Sale National bank, address
ed the gathering last evening ol
Local Cooperation Among Banks
His address was very interesting.
The following is the program tina
was outlined for today.
900 a. m Convention at kaskas
kia hotel, J. II. STANDARD, Oglesby
presiding,
Chairmans Annual Address,. II
STANDARD.
Report of Secretary-Treasurer--O o
M Benson La Sale.
Election of Officers
Address Advantages of Count.
Fcderations' w. S. Rearick, presi
dent Illinois aBnkers Assn
Address-Lucius Teter, president o
Chicago Savings Bank & Trust Co.
Open Discussion
Adjournment.
1890 y. m,-Luncheon.
AddreSs--'IIow the Banker Cal
Help Win the War"O. ~ Sans, pros
ident Merchants National Bank. Hills
toro, Ohio
Address" What the Banker Cal
Do to Help the Farmers in His Terri
tory
Following adjournment. auto tod
of city.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Claim 4,5oo,ooo German Losses.

The Hague, May 23-The total mum
her of German losses pto the end Of
April is estimated at 4,245,S00. These
figures we're compiled today from the
various lists issued in Berlin Nearly
/ 900. 900 Germans have been killed in
battle The balance represent men
last as prisoners or wounded.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
NEGROES WHO
+. DOOMED MAN SAID
HELPED KILL GIRL

Memphis, Tenn. May 23-Quiet ex-
listed today In the section where yes
terday ELI Persons, negro slayer OF
ravager of pretty Is years old Antoin
ette Rappal white girl was burned
to death by an unmasked mob. The
two negroes implicated by Persons,
in his eleventh hour confession, were
released and sent home in automo-
biles, after the mob had roughly han.
died them Several arrests were made
by the police during the night when
small fights between blacks and
whites were threatened,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
FROST DOES SLIGHT
DAMAGE TO CROPS is
REPORT OF FARMERS

The light frost that settled down
over ottawa and vicinity last night
did only slight damage to crops and
fruits. according to the verdict of
farmers and gardeners this morning
The asparagus was only given a set
back growers maintain, and, 1t Is not
believed any serious injury resulted.
The frost. tho plainly evident early
this morning was not heavy enough
to nip the growing stuffs.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
WAR DEPARTMENT
SAYS CO. c MUST
Be At WAR QUOTA
CAPTAIN WOODWARD RECEIVES
ADVICE THAT COMPANY MUST
HAVE ti7 ENLISTED MEN
WILL OPEN RECRUITING or.
EiCE m Loop DISTRICT.

Speed up'-were the words flashed
from the War Department this morn
ipg to Captain Woodward of Co. G.
bring your company up to full war
strength.
Last evening, at the regular plac'
tce. three youths 9ignilled their in
tenticns of fighting for Gnc,e Sam
William +. Sullivan, e this city;
Verne Wasburn aud A. G., Mallory,
the later two of Morris. signed enlist
ment blanks. bringing the total num-
1cr up to tfty.eight enlisted men,
llom the Wal department today
Captain Woodward was advised that
his company must be up to war
atrcngth, whica is li7 aen and three
officers. Woodward expects TO have
lha, number on Oh before reaiS' 'raiicn
day June s. and will institute q drive
for candidates.
A recruiting cHlrc will be eStahiiSh
ed in the loop and on May 30, Pa.
triotic Day, .arge tent Will be set
up IN the court house yard facing
Me.lison street Youths will be asked
to enlist in the company. Afain on
June > the last day, another big
drive will be instituted when the tent
win be placed in the court house
suuare. and young men between the
age OF II and = asked 10 SIGN up.
Expccts Some From Morris.
Morris, Ill where Q volunteer eom
rany has bcoa raised, js expected t.
senl several recruits 10 this city. The
/ Giuhdy county seat is ailame with
patriotism and It is believed that with
4 the Joining Of two prominent yollnl
( Morris men last evening that others
will fc,Icv.
! Captain Woodward in talkinS with
I 4 reporter this afternoon expressed
1 his opinion that he would be able to
! raise the company TO the required
war strength He has received mum
/ erCus Inquiries in regard to enliSt
mcnts and for that reason recruit
/ ing cnico will be established in the
! business district
/ On Patriotic Day many enlistments
will be received, it is expected Stir
INK muaic, patriotic speeches ana
tie cnstlous turnout will 90 much
towards Stimulating recruiting en-
I lirtmCntg
II Is believed that seVeta. out Of tht
civilian "home guard" who have beer
drilling every Monday evening at thu
arE.oiy. viii enliat.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
KILLING FROST IS
RECORD OF 33 YEARS

Chicago, May % The first killing
of the frost in May in thirty-three
years settled down on the vicinity of
Chicago early today. For four hours
the temperature in the suburbs hoy'
cred around 20 degrees
The only precedent to the tempera
turo was In 1884, when killing frost
occurred on May 90 tfi3
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
THREE MORE NORWEGIAN
SHIPS SUNK BY U.BOATS

Chrstania, May 23-Three more
Norwegian merchant ships have been
sunk by German submarines, bringing
the relations between this country and
Germany TO the breaking point
II was said that loss of life attend.
cd the destruction of the ships. The
names of the vessels were not made
known