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Evening star., 1918-05-19
SOFT Drink MAKER
+. IS REFUSED SUGAR
Food Administrator Says He
JuggIed Facts in Seeking
/, Supply to July /.

Clarence R. Wilson. District food ad-
ministrator, has refused certificate for
sugar to a Washington manufacturer of
soft drinks, and unless the manufac-
turer can obtain substitute for sugar
in the use of his beverage he will be
forced to close. This is the first case
of refusal to grant a certificate since
the new sugar regulations went into
effect.
Under the regulations of the food ad-
ministration promulgated several weeks
ago manufacturers using sugar in their
products were forced to obtain a certif-
icate for the amount of sugar they
needed from May Is to July /. Under
the regulations many Of the manufac-
turers who used sugar were restricted
to 80 per cent of their usual allow
ance, and in the case of manufacturers
OF water ices and sherbets the use of
sugar was forbidden in any amount.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Faced by Mrs. Burgess.

Once in the Jail. Mrs. Catherine Bur-
CESS held as the woman in the case"
was brought from her cell and faced
the two prisoners. Immediately she
began to cry and Gamble attempted
to reassure her.
Don't cry. kid. I won't get you in
bad" he said.
Then the men were searched and in
the operation they were compelled to
remove their leggings. Newman had
his off in short order and appeared
lost in the little Jail, retiring as far
from the crowd as possible. Gamble
slowly removed his. After the men
had accomplished this and it was
learned they had nothing concealed in
them, they were allowed to put them
on again. and Inspector Grant was
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Talk With Woman.


with Mrs Burgess in her cell. and the
said she didn't want to stay in this
place" She clung to Gamble and
sobbed, while she ran her hands up
and down her forehead. Finally. when
he was ordered to leave the cell, Gam
BILE said to the woman:
Cheer up, kid, and he patted her
on. the head and shoulder
When Gamble left Mrs. Burgess Mrs.
Farling went to the woman and asked:
Il suppose you don't love Gamble as
much as you did,"
yes, I do" was her quick response.
Il sure do" she added.
In an endeavor to comfort the woman
Mrs Farling placed her arms on her
shoulders in an affectionate manner and
asked:
Did you really know what they were
going to do when you left Washington
Yes. did" was the reply. without
hesitation.
Who struck the first blow?'' was the
next question.
both struck the same time" Mrs
Burgess answered. but Bob (meaning
Newman) had more to do with it than
Earle"
.What was done with the iron barr"
Mrs. Burgess replied that it was up
in the woods.
In the meantime Newman took his
arrest most seriously and appeared to
poor mother" All my thoughts are
of her he said.
Newman said he was twenty-three
years old and that he was born at Tul-
lahoma. Tenn, his parents moving to
Trenton. Tex, about twenty miles from
Dallas, when he was four years old. He
said his father was John J. Newman.
He is understood to be wealthy cotton
dealer.
Gamble said his age was twenty-four
and he declared his occupation was
that of miner at Kittanning, Pa. and
that he had two children living.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Held by Military Force.

England, the petition states. holds
Ireland by military force alone" and
the islands population has been re-
duced to one-fourth it's natural extent
by unjust legislation and worse ad-
ministration-1 England's rule in Ire
land has been a failure the docu-
ment continues. because of the per-
sistent Withholding of full self-gov-
ernment and the retention of control
of finances and vital interests in Lon
DON"
The Irish question is one of interna-
tional importance. it is stated, because
"a country capable of supporting 90
100000 people is kept in state Of ar
rested development. If the Irish ques-
ton is not settled now it will con-
tinue menace to the worlds peace"
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Arrests at Belfast.
Irish Are Coming Here
to Get President to Aid
Fight for Home Rule

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 1S.-A petition to
the President and Congress ito take
such measures as. in their judgment.
are best calculated to bring about
application to Ireland of President
Wilson's noble declaration of the right
Of every people to self-rule and self
determination" was adopted by the
Irish race convention, which began a
two-day session here today.
The petition will be taken to Wash
ington by a committee of fifty, in
cluding mothers of men in the Amer
lean Army and Navy.
Citing the espousal of American lib
erty by Irish statesmen at the time of
the revolution and the services of
Americans of Irish birth and parent
age in the revolutionary war and sub
sequent conflicts engaged in by the
United States, the petition declares
that the Irish race in America have
a right to the return of the friendship
given without stint or condition. pro-
vided it can be made without injury
to Americas honor or violation of
Americas relation with her co-bel-
ligerents." The appeal asserts that
freedom for Ireland would be a ben
eft to the United States.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Newman Means and sobs.

When the body was found the de-
tectives returned to the automobile in
which the prisoners were guarded and
Sheriff Fields and Detective Grant
told them they were going to show
them the hodv. Whereupon. Newman
began to break down. his strength ap-
pearing to leave him. He began to
moan and sob. saying:
Il can't walk. I don't want to see
it. / didn't do it"
Gamble became disturbed mo-
mentarily, but quickly recovered. and
said:
4 don't give damn SO far as | am
concerned"
1t was decided not to show the men
the body and they We're then ques-
toned with regard to the location of
an iron bar. which is said to figure
in the case and which the police are
trying to find. Both Newman and
Gamble claimed to know nothing of
its whereabouts. each in turn saying
that he didn't use it.
The party then went with the pris-
oners to Fort Myer Heights Jail, a
man being left to guard the body
pending the arrival of the coroner
When entering the lookup. Gamble
walked along with Il care-free air,
while Newman's legs appeared weak
and he acted like man in a daZed
condition.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Has Power, Is Claim.

Urging the government ito exert
every legitimate and friendly influence
In favor of self-determination for Ire
land" the convention asserted tina.
because of the immense sacrifices
which the United States is now max
ing, our country has it in it's power to
effect a settlement of the disturbing
Irish situation. which SO seriously
weakens England and takes from her
the power to make her full contribu-
ton of strength to her co-belligerents.' .
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Surprise in Dublin.

DUBLIN. May 1s.-The arrest of the
Sinn Fein leaders and the issuance of
Lord French's proclamati tion came as
a complete surprise here In Dublin
the arrests were made by detectives
acting in cooperation with the mill
tary. while In the provinces they were
carried out by the royal Irish consta-
bulary.
So far as has been ascertained. no
formal charge has yet been preferred
against the prisoners. They were
taken into custody on warrants is
sued under the defense of the realm
act.
Others arrested are Thomas Hum
ter. Joseph McCraith and Patrick
O'keefe. George Gerachty, chairman
of the Rosscommon town commits
sioners and president of the Sim
Fein executives. also was arrested
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Oak Porch Swing, s.

Made from selected oak with
wide slat back, wide arm
rests, in nut and bolt con-
struction. A well appear
ing, high-quality swing
d feet long.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

high bank on the opposite side Of the
road:
There's the place. See that tree?' di-
recting his free hand toward a tree
which stood on the bank: behind that,
in the woods. is the body"
The party started for the bank, the
men hustling through the woods. De-
tective Sergt. Grant found Werres chauf-
feur's registration card in a combina-
ton pocketbook and cardcase. Mean
while. Detectives Hughlett and SPRING
mann had gone farther into the woods
and came upon the body of Werres lying
on the ground. face upward, about sew
enty five yards from the roadway.
Werres head had a long cash on it
and his jaw was broken. while de-
composition, in part. had set in in the
body. His stickpin was removed from
his tie and a ring removed from a
finger. These are in the possession of
the police. Later in the afternoon
Sheriff Fields found Werres' hat on
the opposite side of the road and he
also found the dead mans handker-
chief near where the body lay.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

change Telegraph dispatch from Dub
lin as saying:
'Conscrfption is to be launched in
Ireland under the cover of revela-
tions connected with an alleged Ger
man plot. That appears to be the
meaning of this rather strange proc
Shortts first word to the Irish
prophets.
''Of course. it is not impossible
that few foolish men in ireland
may have been interested in con-
spiracy to invoke German aid, as
the covenanters threatened to invoke
it in 1914, but the Irish people have
never been pro-German. and, not
withstanding all the provocation re-
ceived from the English government,
tney are not pro-German today"
Accepts Responsibility.
Chief Secretary Shortt, says a press
association dispatch from Dublin. re-
ferring to the proclamation. author
ICES the statement that the measures
for which he accepts full RESPONSE
bility with the lord lieutenant, Wis.,
count French, are directed solely
= of which they have knowledge.
oThe Irish government, it is added,
are fully aware that the number of
1rishmen and Irish women in active
cooperation with the German enemy
10 very small. but many might un-
knowingly become involved, and they
believe, therefore, they can rely upon
the support of the Irish without re-
gard to creed or political views in the
measures they have taken. The Irish
government is determined to take
every necessary step to stamp out the
German plot.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
J. P. WERRES' BODY
FOUND WITH AID OF
ALLEGED SLAYERS

Continued from First Page,
Evening star., 1918-05-19
The only arrest reported at Cork is
that of newspaper man named
Prisoners Arriving.

The only arrest reported at Cork is
that of q newspaper man named
Barry.
Prisoners Arriving.
other Sim Fein prisoners continue
to arrive from all parts of the coun-
try. The arrests SO far reported num-
Der nearly 100
The residences of several prominent
Sim Feiners were visited this morn
ing. Their headquarters was raided
and books and documents in large
quantity were seized. Immediately
after the police left there was dis
played outside the building a placard,
reading: Business as usual"
All Is quiet in this city.
Arrests at Belfast.
BELFAST, May 1S-Among those
arrested here are Joseph NJ. Nc
Guinness. Sim Fein member of par
lament for the southern division of
County Longford: ]. McGrath, Walter
Scoles, John NJ. Centee. Belfast Sim
Feiner. who was sentenced to death
in connection with events at Dundalk
during the rebellion of 1916, and
Denis Mccullough. another sins
Feiner.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

forced to wait while Gamble took his
own time tying up his leggings.
Then Gamble was asked a question
about the murder and would say moth
ing. He appeared insulted that the
newspapermen were going to put any
thing in the papers about him..
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
May Appoint Agent.

a. Would q personal return rem
dered by an agent for aud in my 10
l,lf. be accepted?
A.. II by reason Of illness. absence
or non'rcsidence taxpayer is unable
personally to render his return, he
may appoint an agent TO act for him
and the return executed by the aren't
VIII DC accepted if he makes affidavit
that he has sufficient knowledge to
make complete and accurate return
for his principal and assumes rcspon.
sibllity for making the return and in.
curing The penalties provided for a
delinquent. erroneous. false or fraud.
ulcnt return.
q. What would happen should A
taxpayer render q false or fraudulent
return with intent to evadc d proper
payment OF income tax?
A. Under the provisions of Section
3i1G, Revised Statutes, he would be.
come liable TO an additional tax of
lOO per cent and under the provisions
OF Section Is, Of The act of Sept. 8.
1916. as amended, TO q fine not ex.
cecding $1,000 or to one years i'm.
prisonmcnt. or both. in the discretion
OF tho court and to the costs Of pros.
ccution
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
BAKER ANSWERS HIS
CRITICS: SAYS OUR
BOYS ARE EQUIPPED

! Washington. Jan. 10 49, American
troops arc adequately equipped 70,
! tro0Ds OF war and all training MIR
poses Secretary Of War Baker this
afternoon made this Statement. 20 tho
Senate Military Affairs Counties in
answer TO the food of criticism of the
! conduct Of the war.
ANY delay in equipping the Amcri.
can forces were delays of excel.
renee, Secretary Baker declared. He
insisted that it had been the policy 10
equip our forces with the hes, nos.
slb'e, rather than in the auickc At
manner Secretary Baker steadfastl,
refused to admit any imperfections IN
tue war departments conduct OF tha
war.
ne declared that the training Of ina
army is proceeding rapidly and It's
spirit Is high. The subsistence of tho
army has been above criticism. Arms
OF the most modern kind have been
provided by manufacture or parrhqs,
Tor every soldier in Franco and mr..
s'a'iao'c Tor every soldier who can
90 gotten to France IN 1918.
secretary Baker also revealed tra,
we nave $4,000 officers and men in
lhe signal corps. Our military forces
'o'al lloSo6 officers and l.42s $50
mon
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
City and Vicinity
News

Second term of juvenile class Sat
urday. January II at > O'Clock. Will,
Academy.
Mrs. Edward cellars. Of Eastwood
left today for Marshaltown. Iowa. [,
attend the wedding anniversary of hel
brother.
b Louis Graham has returned to Cam
pion college. at PRAIRIE du Chicne
Wis. after spending his Christmas va
cation at the home of his parents
MIR and Mrs. William J. Graham
", J. Dwyer went 10 Chicago yes
tcrday on short business trip.
James Hay. of Chicago. returned 10
his home this morning. after O visit
with his father. James Hay. Sr.. on
West Jefferson street.
Mrs, William Quinn. of Strawn. H..
Is visiting friends in this city.
Attorney Ralph Green went TO Chi.
casO this morning on Il short business
trip
Michael Bulger. of Rock Island. Is
In Ottawa to attend the funeral OF his
sister. Mrs. John Douehcrty.
j. ii, liickok. OF Mendoza. Is an OF.
tawa business visitor today.
Miss Ann Quinn. Of Chicago. is Wis.
ting at the home of Mrs. James f.
Payne. on Mulberry street.
Mrs. Emil b. lorkman Of Aledo. who
has been visiting her sister. Mrs. J.
b. Lemon in this city returned home
today.
Attorney John Dubbs of Mendoza
transacted business in this city TODAY.
Fred Mueller formerly OF Ottawa
who has been In San Francisco. Cal.
Tor the past three years has arrived
recently to enjoy an extended visit
with friends aud relatives In this city.
He has given his services and enlist.
GU IN the United States naval reserve.
3 Sidney Mitchell of Alberta. Can. Is
visiting with Ottawa relatives
George w. Armstrong and wife, who
have been visiting the formers father
for week. have returned to their
home III Somers. la.
Mrs Florence Esmond who has
been spending week with her hus.
Dand. scrst Roy Esmonl, at Des
Molnes, Ia. has returned TO her faith.
er's home. Mrs. Esmond il ,ha
daughter OF Mr. NJ n. Armstrong
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
CONGRESS WILL VOTE
EQUAL SUFFRAGE At
SUGGESTION
PRESIDENTS ENDORSEMENT or
SUSAN ANTHONY AMENDMENT
ASSURES PASSAGE OF BILL
GRANTING FRANCHISE TO
WOMEN.

Washington, Jan. lo.--The Susan B
Anthony amendment will be passed
ps the House late this afternoon
iorty years to a day from the date OF
liz first introduction. This Was con
coded on all sides today.
To President Wilson's action in
endorsing the amendment must 20 a
large part of the credit for The sniff
rage victory. His statement to a
group OF southern Democrats. who
went to him sorcls tried on tho eve
OF the vote. has lined up all members
OF his party who were in doubt. solid.
iy behind the amendment.
Six-serenths Of the Republican
members Of the House had given
their pledge before the Presidents
new position was known TO vote
aye this afternoon Thus they hoped
to reap the credit and to gain the
favor OF the women in states where
ihey now vote. II the amendment was
passed and in case the measure failed
TO fasten the blame on the Democrats
The Republican caucus was thrown
INTO confusion when the White House
made known the Presidents stand.
but 1t was decided finally to hold to
the original plan and to let the women
voters decide to what party was due
tne larger measure Of credit.
Victory for the suilragists was con.
ceded BY the ants before the debate
on the Dill began. Approval of the
Oil would be- little more than for.
innlity, they admitted. The only ques.
ton today was not how large the vote
IN favor would be- but how many
would vote nay congressman who
up to this time have been grimlv
noh'committal. were scrambllng
for place on the baud wagon TODAY
and preclaiming their mWayeriny low.
atty to the cause. This class was
largel. made NJ Of men from the solid
south who found themselves between
TWO fires yesterday. but today we're
resting their case with the leader of
heir party
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
Patriotic Meetinu

There viii be patriotic meeting al
the Congregational Church next Sun.
day evening ct 1880. Mr.. Il. L. Carr
one OF the speakers of tho State Coun.
ell OF Defense Neighborhootl Commit.
tos VIII speak upon Americas Tasks
mere VIII be special music OF a ia.
tr'ol'c character. Tho public is cor.
daily Invited
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
Quick 70 Catch On

EDWARD had en- uncle who owned, a
grocery ana market. On SATURDAYS IL
Was Edwards delight 10 60 there Ia
he'p. cn this particular day neigh.
Dor rllnnced in. Finding Edward there.
she thought she would find out how
much The little fellow knew ahou,
business Seriously she said. ed. hsy,,
you chickens IoGay:" The youngsters
reply was: Yep We have All kinds
alive, dead, dressed and undrcsscl."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10

There is a blessing on limitation.
pressing proper to the time in whicl
we nave TO learn. Our present blind
ness may be only The condition OF fuI
S'ght beyond. SO thu drayon.l'y mis-,
spend blind days beneath the wafer no.
rore II can mature bright wings ro,
'ne snn''s air. Our not.secing is TO,
education. We do not, If We yrc wise
trouble the infant class with the hiyb.
or problems OF the school. ~Exchenpe
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
Japan'e Rice Lands.

IWe''e thousand squere miles,.
0Ss''hD acres constitute the rice land
OF Japan which feeds a nation OF
about 3oom,on0 people % an averay,
ol n pound day for each person. |,
takes l3o days to grow crop OF rice
ana ia Japan The laborions work Of
cultivation is done almost entirely BY
hand.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
LImestone CONTINUE IN Fa.or

Pulvertzed limestone continues 70 ia
In Fs'or as q soil sveeteuer or fertii,
izef acclr'e',s to he United States
= oiosic1' survey Since tie dguves
- Production ren. first e1npuet In
l"li the Industry has steadily H.
creased aad the output for 1916 af L..
ou".o'o short tons vIue1 nc SI.Ti,;-
- represents -aiu ef 81 Der cent
IN Guantity aud 100 per cent in value
for thu SIX years.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
Special Assessment Notice

Special assessment warrants for
pacing and sewers are now IN The
hands of the city collector. Al, per.
sous obligated TO pay same will please
call at The city Office. northeast base.
'ncnl room OF Central Life building.
w W CURTIS.
City Collector.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
INCOME EXPERT
AIDS LOCAL PEOPLE
MEET ASSESSMENT
COLLECTORS ISSUE ANSWERS 70
QUESTIONS THAT PUZZLE pen.
SONS WHO MUST PAY ADDED
WAR TAX.

An appeal was made today by In
spector Morris. in charge Of the col
icction of income Tux in La Sale couD
", to residents to file schedules !,
once. AZ present there is biz rusl
IN the afternoaons with the Office,
deserted in the mornings and even
inys.
Inc Inspector issued a first Install
mcnt OF the Income Tax Primer" to
day:
z. Am | required to render a Der
sonal income tax return for the year
1917?
a. ics. if unmarried and your net
Income Tor that year equals or OK
cecds $1,000 Ii you arc married nc
return IL required unless your not in.
come. including that of your husba
Or wife. equals OF exceeds $4,000.
=. Where should my personal rc-
turn be filed?
a. Section S tal OF the act of
sept. s. 1916, provides that yoar re.
turn be fled with the collector of In.
tefnal revenue for the district in
which you have your legal residence
Or principal place OF business. II your
legal residence Is located in one col.
lection district and your principal
place 0f business in another. Il Is
Optional With which collector your re.
turn shall be filed; but for admin
strate reasons The commissioner OF
internal revenue desires that it be
Med with the collector of the district
IN which your legal residence is 10.
Gated.
u When may my 1917 return be
ticd with a collector Of internal rcy.
cnuc'
a. On any day after Dec. 81. 1917.
put not later than March |. 1918.
Liable to Penalty
w. VIII failure to HE my return
Within the time prescribed by law rem.
dcr me liable to any penalty?
\. Yes. Under the provisions of
Section lSsof the act. rs amended. you
Viii be- liable to a special penalty OF
not less than $50 or more than 81 900
N YOU fail to have your 1917 return
IN the Office Of the collector of intern.
al revenue before tha close OF bust.
rcsat on Marrh /, 1913; and under
tho provisions OF Section 3l76 Revised
statutes. you will also be- liable 10
% per cent additional tax.
~ May an extension of time be.
!ond March J. 1913, be obtained for
tho filing Of my 1917 return?
A. Yes. II, on account OF ilncsa or
absence from home, you are unable
TO render your return within the time
by law. you may obtain an
extension of thirty days il a request
liorcfor is filed with the collector O
your district before due date Of the
return. In this request you must
state The reason the return cannot be
lllcd within the time prescribed by
aw.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10

When she had Children she savo then,
Castoru
When Baby vas sick We cave her
Castorin
Whom she Was Il lblld. she cried for
C7s.O"in
Whom enc became Miea, she clunx 10
Castoric.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
we Need BOLIVIAN CjviIi,,tio,

Inc Indians Of the Bolivian iungles
DINO their arms and legs IL childhood
so that below The knee ano below tLe
ciooh thcN are strictly Siuew and bone
ana can walk through tn. ,hnrDy nm.
herbfnsh ana never know ii. Some
sort OF pfo'cttion might come ia HANDY
IN the evening rush on certain street
car llues,-SpringiieId Republican.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
Have You Money to Loan7

am making Real Estate Socurity
loaus II YOU have none, to loan, re
gardlcss OF amount, call me on the
phoue. az J eau loan SAME for you on
Gilt Edge Real Estate Security Do
uoi allow your money to earu ouly
Three per cent Emmett J. Kelly. SOC
Central Life bldg. Homo phone 5iSL.
Office l03yR.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-10
Notice.

Out OF respect for Mrs. ]. NJ.
Doughcrty We will close our shops
Friday morning.
J. WNCLEGG Il SON and
PRAFCkE n WEISS.