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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
CHARGE FRAUDS IN
CHICAGO ELECTION
CLAIM GUNMEN ARE STATIONED
AT POLLS TO lNTIMIDATE vO.
TERS-THOMPSON SAID TO
HAVE EDGE IN THREE-coRNER
ED RACE.

Chicago, April 1.-After one of the
liveliest and bitterest campaigns IN
years Chicago today is casting a rec
ord vote in its mayoralty election. 1t
was predicted that approximately 740.-
coo votes would be cast Half OF the
total vote, it was estimated, had been
recorded at noon, as result of a rush
early morning voting
Charges OF fraud and irregularities
appeared early in the day. In several
wards it was alleged tha: gunner
were intimidating voters. Early indi
cations were that remarkably close
contest was being waged between
Mayor William Hale Thompson, Re
publican; Maclay Hoyne, independent,
and Robert Sweitzer, Democrat. Bet
ting continues to favor Thompson for
reelection, with the strength of Hoyne
as the dominant uncertain factor.
An unusually heavy vote for John
labor candidate, is ex.
pected.
On the basis of early indications
the vets claim smashing victory in
the prohibition election, which is on
the ballot by special mandate of the
state Supreme Court.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
BUILDING TRADES
STRIKE IS AVERTED;;
TERMS AGREED ON
ONTRACTCRS AGREE TO WAGE
DEMANDS FEW HITCHES I'M
WORKING CONDITIONS WILL BE
SATISFACTORILY iRoNED OUT. !

That there would be no strike OF
building trades in Ottawa was of
ticially announced this afternoon by
representatives Of both the contract
ors' association and of the labor or
ganizations, following meetings held
today to discuss new wage scales and
working agreements which VIII gov
erH the two organizations during the
coming Two years.
That all points. with the exceptions
Of a few classified as working condi-
tions, We're fully agreed upon came
With the announcement that a settle
ment had virtually been made insur-
ing against walkout,
According to both sides there never
had been a dispute over the increased
wages proposed b. members OF the al
lied trades, The contractors associa-
ton was willing 10 concedc these de-
mands, but what few bitches did arise
came over certain conditions, all Of
which will be ironed out at a joint
meeting Of employers and employees
late this afternoon or some time to
night.
While there were few men who
remained away from their work to
day, there We're also many who ap
peared on the job at the stated time
and remained thpra thrCugbout tna
day. The plumbers did not perform
any work today, but theirs was the
only unit remaining out until after all
terms had been fully agreed upon and
agreements signed up.
The new scale. when it becomes e
fective, will cover ali classes of build
ing work-plasterers, lathers, brick
carpenters, plumbers. paint
ers and building laborers. Plasterers
will be given employed at the rate
of 81 a day; maSons at 81 a day; car
penters at Sc a day: painters at SIS a
day; plumbers at $3.50 a day. and Sc
on down the line. Building laborers
are now receiving $4 a day and will
receive, it is said, under the new
agreement a proDortionate raise with
the skilled mechanics. These are
prices paid by contractors to en-
ployes. The contractor rate of charges
are left open to their own option or at
rates later to be settled among them
selves.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
DEPUTY SHERIFF
ON POLICE FORCE

Two changes effecting the sherif's
office We're announced today with the
withdrawal from a deputyship Of Ar
thur Barrett. who served in that caJ
pacity during the past four years y
J. Armstrong, night jailer, goes in q
% deputy. and Albert Stern OF Streat
takes the turnkey Job at the bastils
With the announcement OF his
lirement from his duties as de-
came the appointment of MIR By
to a place ON the city police
He took up his new work this
ing He will FIJI the place leff
by the death of the late Charg
gomery. but the post Of cay
not be filled until the new a
tion comes into control Q
government,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
QUARTERS SOUGHT.
OR DELEGATES TO
WHITE SHRINE MEET
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE
CVERTAxED MAY 1915, WHEN
HUNDREDS OF VISITORS WILL
BE HERE.

When the Supreme Council of the
White Shrine meets here May 10, Ia
and l5 a shortage of housing facilities
threatens unless private residences
are thrown open to the hundreds of
delegates who will visit Ottawa for
the three days session. At the pres
ent time all available hotel accommo-
datiohs have been used up long before
all the delegates can be accommo-
dated.
Arrangements are being made for
more than thousand strangers who
viii flock to Ottawa from al points
OF the compass, as the convention is
national and international in it's scope
Rooms have already been engaged for
several hundred delegates, but unless
homes are made available to the city's
guests a few hundred Representatives
Of the order will face the serious sit
nation of having to seek rooms in
nearby cities.
Indications point to the convention
being the largest ever held in Ottawa
All sessions will be held in the arm
ory They viii open Monday evening
with an informal reception At 8
O'Clock a musical program will be ren
dered at the Masonic Temple Tues
day morning at 8 O'Clock there will b.
large street parade, which will star
from the Clifton Hotel and traverse
the principal streets OF the loop
headed by Hentrich's Band
Tuesday evening there will be bal
in the armory. Wednesday evening
At O'Clock there will be an exempli
dcation OF the work by the drill team
Of Gethsamane Shrine of Cedar Rap
ids, Iowa. There are forty persons il |
this organization, in addition to whicl |
the Grand Rapids, Mich. degree team
of forty persons will be in Ottawa I,
give exhibition work
Thursday there will be an automo |
bile trip to Starved Rock A picnic |
luncheon viii be served there, and il |
The evening all visiting delegates vii |
be admitted free to the local moyin. |
picture shows.
The executive committee for th |
event consists of Carrie Louise Hahn |
Aida II. Ashley, Lillian Slewder Al |
bert F. Schoch and Fred A. Hatheway |
The following committee chairmel |
have been selected
ReceptiOn-Alida Ashley
Decorations-Mary Emma Pearson
Badge-Flossie f. Allison.
Starved Rock trip-Mabel c. Wen |
ie,.
Private homes-.Theresa Hahn.
Program Louise Hahn.
Finance--John G. Schumacher.
Dance-Lillian A. Slewder.
City decoradions-Fred Thomas.
Printing A. CrOwden.
Observation-Disclosures f.. Hathaway.
Music-Minnie Schmid.
Train-Barbara Sawyer.
AutomobileS-Al. F. Schoch.
Hotels Fred Hatheway.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
0VERHEATED FLUE
CAUSES SMALL FIRE

The fire department was called to
the Gedney building at the corner
of Madison and Court streets last
evening at 9:45 when a flue hole in
the apartment of Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Mumper, caught fire from an
overheated chimney. Only a small
amount of wall paper was burned
The damage caused will only amount
to few dollars
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
LIEUT.. GAY LANDS
AT NEW YORK PORT

Lieut. Willard Gay arrived in New
York Sunday. according to a telegram
received in Ottawa yesterday by his
father, S. G. Gay. The message stated
that the young 0ttawan was well, had
arrived safely on board the Acquitania
and was en- route Trcm New York to
Washington when wiring.
Lieut.. Gay was one of the first OF.
tawans to enlist in the army. and has
been in overseas service for many
months.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
ROOF SET ABLAZE
BY CHIMNEY SPARKS

The fire department was called to
the home of Leon V. Gonigan. 1922
Guion street this afternoon at 2
o'clock, when sparks from the chin
ney set fire to the roof. The blaze
was put out by the use of a little
chemical. There was no damage.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
Or. V. HANNiGAN
MADE ARMY MAJOR

Word announcing the promotion of
Vincent Hannigan, Ottawa boy, who
left with the A. L. F. from Denver,
was received today ie this city. DR.
Hannigan. who is a member of the
dental corps. was made first lieu
tenant upon his enlistment in the
army. but he now wears the gold leaf
of a major.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
Hits All Companies Alike.

The new increases in the rates OF
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany as announced in yesterdays pa
pers will be made in al telegraph
companies, according to a ruling es
tablished by Postmaster General Bur
Lesson.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
WAR CONTROL OF
PACKERS LIFTED

Washington, April ALI wartime
restrictions on the packing industry
have been removed by President VIII
son, it was announced this afternoon
by the food administration.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
Want Walk at Curb.
HOGS AT HIGHEST
PRICE IN HISTORY;
SELL AT 500 100 LBS.

Chicago, April 1.--lIog prices touch
ed the highest point in the history OF
the Chicago market today, when sales
were made at $2o A shortage OF sup
ply is given as the reason for the
sensational advance
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01

George, Premier Glenn
enceau or Premier Or
lando for peace confer
ence delays. but would let results
speak for themselves, it was under
stood this afternoon.
This declaration was made in con-
nection with the Presidents request
for greater speed in dealing with
problems affecting Germany. If re-
suits are not attained it would be
necessary to tell the world why, Mr..
Wilson contended
The deepest interest is taken here
in the proposed amendments to the
league Of nations suggested by Elihu
Root Members Of the American com
mission examined them today and said
that they believed that a majority of
the objections that had been raised
nave already been met.
The clause supporting the Monroe
Doctrine has not been met, however.
The report that the Japanese have
secured material concessions from
Mexico giving them agricultural and
commercial rights in Lower California
served once more to bring home to
the American delegation the import
ance Of maintaining the Monroe Doc
tTfne.
Despite every possible means of
persuasion the President has SO far
been unable TO speed up the represents
auYes Of the associated powers.
Direct questions put to American
officials today as to how long the pres
ent situation viii be permitted to con-
tinue met with no response. 1t is
stated in American circles that the
President is still hopeful of an agree.
ment within reasonable length of
time.
Send Troops to Rourania.
Paris, april Allied trooos will be
sent into Roumania at once to meet
the threat Of RussoIIungarian holshe-
Fism, it was reported here today.
The threat Of a new war il causing
great uneasiness in The French social.
list circles
League Leads to War.
Chicago. April THE league of
nations will not accomplish peace. It
will plunge lis into war Its ultimate
result may be the formation of a
counter league of those great powers
which are not included in the league"
This was the declaration here today
Of Senator James A. Reed OF Missouri
in al address before the Chicago AS
sociation of Commerce.
The Monroe doctrine" Reed as.
serted. is only q minor issue II is
our sovereignty and rhe riehf Of self
determination by the people of the
United States that is a. stake. The
possibility thai coHuants IDS nosv il
that of an invasion ay japan II may
not be- by direct external atacas. bat
by internal; iaus5au o. t0.ees through
the lease OF land. iii Hexlco The
Monroe doctrine one VIII enable Us
To cope with that
Under the constitution of the
league OF nations the Monroe doctrine
cannot be invoked because it is not
law We have NOT pro-
tec.ion, therefore, against Japan"
Reds Meet Defeat.
London, April THE Russian Dol.
sheyik army is losing ground all the
way along the eastern front. it was
admitted in Il wireless dispatch from
Moscow today.
EriITN CftrHlrr
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
DEMANDS $4,000 OF
o. FOR FIRE THAT
WRECKED HIS HOME
ROBERT LIFTS CASE ON TRIAL
IN CIRCUIT COURT-MARSEI l.
ES WOMAN IS DIVORCE COW.
PLAINANT.


jury in the Circuit Court is to-
day hearing evidence in the $4,000
damage suit brought by Robert lift
against the C., b. & @, which is
blamed. by the plaintiff, for a fire
which destroyed his home August 81
.ast. The case opened before Judge
Davis Monday afternoon and only a
short time WAS required in selecting
twelve men to pass upon the evi-
dence.
The Iliff residence, located in
South OTTAWA just out of the city
limits, was totally destroyed in a
mysterious fire. Every stick OF fur
niture and all of Mr.. lifts personal
belongings were consumed in the
contlagation, which was not detected
until after it had gained too great
headway to rescue any of the things
in the dwelling. $40 in money was
destroyed by the fire.
The plaintiff contends that a spark
from % engine, which passed the
farm a few minutes before the fire
was discovered, ignited the roof ana
caused the subsequent losses. The
farm is owned by X. c. Hit.
Marseiles Woman Sues
Claiming that while they lived in
the same house. her husband virtu-
ally deserted himself from her, Mrs.
Christina Murphy, OF ,Marseilles, to-
day appeared in the Circuit Court
as plaintiff il divorce proceedings,
naming Andrew Murphy as defend
ant. Mrs. Murphy contends that the
defendant had no reason for con
ducting himself il the manner he did.
The couple were married September
|, 1910. The separation" began in
1916. For more than two years they
resided under the same roof without
any connubial relationship, the bill
sets forth.
Gets License to Wed.
A marriage license was issued by
the County Clerk today to Miss Hazel
Minick II, Ottawa and Ronald Dodge
26. Tonica. The mother of Miss
Minick consented to the marriage.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
REPORTS ARE READ
At TODAY'S SESSION
Of COMMISSIONERS.
EVENTS MOVE WITH CLOCkLIKE
ClSION-HEADS OF DEPART
MENTS SHOW WORK DONE
DURING MARCH BY THEIR RE-
SPECTIVE BRANCHES.

Events al the city council this morn
ing moved with elocklike precision
The commissioners were called to or
der by the mayor, with every man in
his chair. A half dozen votes were
taken. There was nothing but "ayes"
given the clerk to record AS only
routine matters were up for disposal,
there may be an explanation found
therein for the great gcbs of peace
and harmony prevailing,
Reports Are Read.
Reports of officers were the big
order Of the day, the aids showing
what work their departments accom-
plished during the month just come to
u close.
The city treasurcr's report showed
there was a cash balance on hand Of
some S232 90 The low ebb Of the
city's finances is traceable to the end
Of the fiscal year. Relief will soon
come, however, as the taxes are about
ready for paying over to the city by
the county treasurer.
Chief Of Police Zurich reported thir
tythree arrests DUNG March, in which
time his department collected $65 in
fines, which has been turned over to
fatten UP the Golfers.
There were ten fires during The
month, according to Chief Boissenin's
report, and none OF them suffered
damages to any great extent.
Plumbing Inspector Wilson reported
amounting to So.
Street superintendent Fox reported
$6l10 in expenditures during March
The payroll for the month was $l9,-
06G.21.
Want Walk at Curb.
A petition signed by Joseph Pear
son and others was presented 70 the
council, asking that the walk on o.
leans street be laid out along the
curb line. The petition was referred
to the commissioner Of streets ana
public engineer,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
Tells PREMIERS HE
WILL LET WORLD FIX
Blame FOR Delays

Paris April President Wilson told the rep
resentatives of the associated powers today that
he would place no blame on either Premier LLOYD
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and We'd
nesday; slightly warmer
tonight.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1880
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
Gets License to Wed.

A marriage license was issued by
the County Clerk today to Miss Hazel
Minick II, Ottawa and Ronald Dodge,
Dc. Tonca. The mother of Miss
Minick consented to the marriage.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01

OTTAWA FREE TRADER
Established 1s4o
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01

Paris, April Allied trooos win b.
sent into Roumania at once to meet
the threat OF Russo-H Hungarian holshe
Yism it was reported here today.
The threat of new war il causin.
great uneasiness in The French social
list circles.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-05

we went swimming once a day, but
the latter part We went twice
daily.
The camp was situated in a val
ley between two mountains and
several long hikes were taken; one
which was especially interesting,
we took to the lumber camp about
three quarters of the way up one
of the mountains.
Nearly every day some of the
parents of the boys came up bring
ing something good to eat, so we
were we'll supplied. Several large
bass were caught and a number of
small fish.
Our Assistant Scoutmaster, Mr..
Rodgers could not be with us all
the time but came up for several
visits. Our baggage was sent up
and taken down in one of the
trucks of the Atlantic Refining Co.,
which was very convenient. All the
bows managed to go home in auto
mobiles as many came UP to see us
off.
We all owe Mr.. Bailey vote OF
thanks for the fine camp site pro-
vided and for many nice things he
did for us; and also to our Scout
master, Mr.. Manser, for the fine
time we had; and to Mr.. LOCKER
who was kept busy feeding hun
c. L. REBUCK,
Scribe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-05
Church Estimates 1908
Members Slain in War

Philadelphia, Sept. 5.-War ex-
acted a heavy toll in the membership
of the Presbyterian church in the
United States, according to statistics
made public by the kev. DR.. William
Henry Roberts, stated clerk of the
Presbyterian General Assembly.
The total number of deaths among
Presbyterian communicates for last
year was 1886, compared to 49,
933 in 1917, and Doctor Roberts says
the difference, namely 1908, repre-
sents the number of Presbyterian
communicates who made the su
preme sacrifice on the battlefields of
France or who succumbed to dis
ease in the camps in this country
and abroad.
The 9,S05 Presbyterian churches
of the country report fewer addi-
tions to their membership on con-
fession of faith, and this, with the
enorIr ously increased death rate, has
caused a heavy slump in Presbyte-
rian membership.
AS a result of these losses, the
Presbyterian church for the first
time in it's history reports a net
decrease in membership for the year.
The total membership in 1918 was
1,631,74S, whereas the report for
1919 shows 1,603,0S3, loss of 2S,-
715
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-05
Leiperville Is Haunted
Quartet of Anglers Say

Philadelphia, Sept. 5.-Leiperville,
Delaware county, is haunted!
Four fishermen who claim to have
been frightened by the haunt"
while fishing in the Ridley creek
near that place agree to that much
of the story.
Then they disagree.
One of them is positive the crea-
ture that chased them was a wild
man.
Another says it was not a man.
but a monster German carp that
arose from the creek and ran along
the ground on its fins.
The third member tells of q
strange bird, not unlike an ostrich,
that caused him to swim across the
creek to safety.
The fourth angler talks seriously
of the four-legged creature, re-
sembling a hyena in general contour
that chased him through the woods
The fishermen are Hugh Duffy,
John Wiley, Mike Dillon and Law
renee Scott.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-05
SCOUTING NOTES
Troop Is

Some of our fellows who spent.
the summer out of town were with
us last Friday. Patrol Leader
Brown of the Wolves, who has been
at Williams Grove was browner
than ever. Associate members, Nc
Clintock and Slower We're given the
glad hand. Seventeen Scouts were
present. We were on the job on
Kipona Day. Sixteen Scouts and
two officers reported for duty in the
afternoon, and twelve Scouts and
one officer in the evening, and most
of the time we had all we could
handle. Tonight there will be pa
troll meetings for the purpose of
planning to get out every member
for the rally next week. Our fall
rally will be held Friday, Septem-
ber 18th at 7.30. The meeting will
be addressed by Corporal Howard
Hitz, Co. D, 112th Infantry, who
was wounded and gassed in the
Argonne drive. Refreshments will
be served. preparations are being
made for sixty. Monday showed
the importance of wearing troop
numerals. Quite few of our fell
lows have not yet bought them.
The price is only ten cents includ-
ing war tax" Every fellow in
Sixteen ought to wear one.
HUSTON,
Scribe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-05
Troop Is

Fall is here. Also Troop 13 is
awake after long sleep. To
prove it. the bulleting board calls
for a heap big rally on September
5th. This leads to the next week
when the valiant Scouts of 13 will
attempt to prove to Troop s that
we have some good athletes. At
that time the two troops will run
off a real Scout meet. which Will
be planned and conducted by the
Scouts of the two Troops.
The big attraction for this month
will be on the 18th, when we Will
endeavor to devour a large quantity
of chicken corn soup, plus the eX-
tras. The last meeting of the month
will be devoted to visit to one OF
the Troops in our district.
Our motto for this year is "Watch
us grow; first in quality. and then
in quantity" and as we now nave
both, we expect not only to hold
our own. but to give every Troop
in the city a good long chase. =.
We have now sixty registered
Scouts, of which eight are First
Glass.
KRAUSE.
Scribe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-05
Troop 13

The orders were that all those
VINO liked corn and stories. and who
wanted to work off outside Scout
tests, be prepared to start for
Spooky Hollow at five o'clock on
Wednesday, Well we started off
with good luck as the bunch got "A
lift to the top of the hill. At 18th
and North we Joined the Kellers,
who by the way are some Scouts,
as they had visited Spooky Hollow
the day before and cut a large pile
of wood, and camouf1aged it in
Scout style with green leaves. On
the way the Troop did the Harris
burg Auto Club a good turn, as they
removed about a bucketful of glass
or State street.
AT last we arrived at Spooky,
where Scouts Brink and Spangler
started the fire in real Scout fash
ion, and in less than half an hour
the corn was put in, the potatoes
roasting, and the marshmallows
toasting. In the meantime, some
of the boys took off some map
making tests, which we hope We're
o. K.
AS the stars began to pop out,
and the shadows deepened as they
can only in Spooky, extra wood was
thrown on the fire, and Scoutmaster
German told some good ghost stor-
les. During one of these, two hunt
ers happened to pass that way. They
stopped a while and we invited
them to sit down and share our
fire. The gladly did so and added
to the pleasurers of the evening
with several hunting stories.
AS it drew near to ten o'clock the
fire was put out, and the Troop
conveyed by the two hunters from
the land of spooks and goblins to
the vicinity of the Keller boys
home. Here we stopped for drink
and then scattered to our homes,
voting the evening a great success
and making plans for more evenings
like it.
KRAUSE,
Scribe.