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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26
HUSBAND, 20, HELD
FOR DESERVING WIFE
AND LITTLE CHILD
JOHN CLOTHIER, JUST OUT OF
.'TEENS, MUST ANSWER TO
WlFE's CHARGES-lS PRISONER r
AT COUNTY JAIL.

John Clothier at q has learned
more about family cares thau the
average man twice his years. accord
ing to friends Of the young man. Voc
is now a prisoner at the La -
County Jail. charged with havins
abandoned his young VIE and y
months-oid SON Ciothier MAS arrestei
yesterday at Dixon by Deputy Sheriff
Darwin 0smundson who brought IN
defcndan 10 Ottawa Oh Information
fled in Judge Mills County Cont oy
Mrs Anna lothler, -till in her teens,
Clcthier was given a cell al the Bd.-
tile d'AyerS. where he ~ waiting 10
his Young spouse to either relen, and
have him freed or kind friends to
come to his rescue and furnish him
bail.
Acquaintances of the defendant lay
his trouble TO an immature decision
On his par to hop into double harness
while he was stll at an age the aver
age youth gives but little thought ia
matrimony and things. He became
infatuated With Anna, whom he later
married. while she was employed in
Ottawa, and as the amOrous stuff was
divided fifty fifty they decided TO eet
married
Following the wedding the young
couple went 10 La Sale. where they
started housekeeping. Things went
along smoothly until John it is said,
became oyerburdened with responsi-
biliteS and decided TO pack mp anl
leave. He Went 10 Dixon. where his
wife secured trace OF him, and she
came to Ottawa 10 secure warrants
for his arrest
On the way to Ottawa John told
the deputy sheriff doletul tale. very
little Of which reflected to the credit
of Anna, As men in such predica-
ment are oftimes wont 10 desperage
the wives of their bosomS, after they
have had 'em arrested and locked up.
the deputy paid little heed to the
StDIN. dOIu SdlU StIHt1DlUG dDDNt
communicable disease blaming his
young wife, but she denies the story
emr haticaily and places the blame on
John.
Whatever the original trouble be.
tween the young couple happens TO
be the court will have to decide wher
a hearing is held. But if Anna runs
true to Wifely form there Will be no
trial. The great bulk of women got
soft hearted after their liege lorus
are penned behind cell bars and, re
lenting order them released. Then
there is the cold, hard dollars and
cents proposition, which is frequently
guiding factor in getting desertcrs
out of the jail The woman. with con.
siderable logic, realizes her man can't
earn anything in cell. and runs a
chance that he will contribute toward
her support ii he gets out.
In the present case, however, with
charges ana counter charges, il is nX
pected the complaining witness and
the defendant will go to bat
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26
GOVT. GROCERIES TO
REACH PURCHASER
IN A SHORT TIME.
EXPECT TO SEE THE FIRST CASE
OF GOODS DELIVERED IN OF
TAWA NEXT WEEK.

If no other other unlocked for de-
lays are met with, it is likely the
fir It OF the governments supply or
goods, which was sold to ottawa res
idents through the local postoffice a
few weeks ago, will arrive here the
first of next week. Since the puI-
chase OF the goods a series Of uleX-
pected events has caused the delay OF
the shipment several weeks The
congested condition of the traffic, due
to the very large sales OF the gov
ernment food, wa5 responsible Tor the
last delay.
Postmaster James j. Dousherty
stated today that he had not been Of
ficially notified when the goods would
start arriving il Ottawa, although he
expected TO see the first case, reach
here the early part of next week, The
goods Will be delivered in case lots
directly 10 the purchaser by the par
cells pest man. With the arrival OF
the government groceries the Ottawa
postal employees VIII perhaps De
buster than at any time sine the
parcel post department was inaugur-
ated by the g. ). government.
A few days ago all sales of army
I food through the post offices OF the
country was stopped and The unsold
! goods shipped TO the government
! stores where it will be disposed OF
This action on the part of the govern
ment will make it possible to deliver
the food much sooner than ii would
have been had they continued TO
make their sales to individuals.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26
MISS SUSIE BOYLES
WEDS HARRY HAWKINS

Miss Susie Adeine Boyles and
tlarry Alfred Hawkins. both Of Strea,
afternoon at o'clock by Rev j. l..
VonckX, pastor of the First presby-
terian Church, in the church manHc
The couple were unattended.
The bride wore navy blue travel
ing suit and a blue hat After short
honeymoon the couple will return ia
Streator, where they will make their
future home.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26
ERNEST SAWYER is
RELEASED FROM ARMY

Ernest VI. Sawyer arrived in OF
taWa tins morning for visit with
his brother. Dr. NJ. II Sawyer after
having been in service with the A. f.
+. for more than year. Mr.. Sawy ar
received his honorable discharge al
Camp Grant Il few days ago. Before
entering the service he was resi-.
dent of Leland, but he formerly re.
sided in Ottawa, and was in the print.
ing business with Noah Thompson.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26

favor of the peace treaty
and the league Of nations
as an offset to reserva-
announced he had reached the deci.
sion to return at once to Washington.
Admiral Grayson, the Presidents
personal physician gave out a state
ment here this morning, shortly after
Mr. Wilson's special train pulled into
he depot. that the chief executive was
i'll most of the night but there was
nothing critical about his condition.
nor no need for grave alarm.
Although it was said there was
nothing critical about the Presidents
condition, Dr. Grayson declared
nervous reaction affecting his diges.
tive organs made suspension OF his
tlip trip imperative. Mr.. Wilson was
III most of last night, and the decision
to return al once 20 the capital was
reached just before his train arrived
in Wichita, The President himself
wanted to continue his speaking pro-
gram, but DR.. Grayson would not per.
nit it.
On Last Leg Of Trip.
The President on his arrival here
was winding up the last leg of his
1O,000-mie journey to the Pacific
coast Wichita was his first sched-
uled stop after leaving the coast, and
from here his itinerary was 10 take
him TO Oklahoma City for night
meeting.
The special train drew into the
Union station in Wichita it 1927 a.
m, two hours and twenty minutes
late Mr. Wilson was scheduled tc
speak at 80 o'clock A large crowd
was gathered at the Forum Building,
where the President was to speak A
lw-pound watermelon was waiting at
the Forum for President Wilson, and
was to be presented him at the con-
cIusion of his speech The massive
melon was sent down to his train and
put aboard
When it was announced to the
crowd the President was too worn out
and threatened with illness to address
them. tne throngs dejectedly dis.
persed. Later to appease their dis
appointment, Mr.. Wilson issued tn.
following statement from the train
Issues Statement.
"To the People of Wichita:
1t is with sincere regrets that
am unable TO meet the tine peo-
pie Of Wichita and Kansas TO
lay before them all the facts re.
garding the treaty of peace and
the league of nations know
with what candor they would de.
sire to treat ,h;s ,mnnrtan+ mat.
ter and am confident what their
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26
Football in Church.

A football" meeting will be held
on Sunday evening by the Christian
Endeavor of the Presbyterian Churrh.
All those attending will be divided
into two teams, and the service will
be conducted along football lines.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26
JOHN WASHBURN.
OF FLOUR FAME. DIES
IN the NesncInle1 rress.

Minneapolis. Sept. 2G.--John W.
Washburn, president OF the Wash.
bun-Crosby Flour Mil Company OF
this city. died suddenly last might a,
livermore, Me, according to word ro
ceived here today. He was 81 years
old
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26

a marriage license was issued in
the count yclerk office today to Miss
Mayebelle Elvena Mllar. aged 49, OF
Mendoza. and George Edward Dusty.
Il, ID 26, of Peoria.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26
PRESIDENT UNABLE
TO ADDRESS CROWD
AT wichita today
By the Associated Press)

Wichita, Kansas Sept 26.-Worn out by
three weeks of arduous speechmakng and cam
paigning thru the west to create sentiment in
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26
OTTAWA DEFENDANT
IN $4,000 DAMAGE
SUIT FILED TODAY
W. G. (DOC) CUNNINGHAM lNSTl-
TUTES PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
CITY FOR INJURIES RECEIVED
IN FALL LAST JANUARY.

The City of Ottawa was made de-
feudant today in a S5,tu0 damage suit
Instituted against it by w Il. Cul-
ninsham Of Chambers street, ri
Civil war veteran. VINO last January
tell at the loot OF the soutnslde steps
and received injuries which his doc
tors cain viii be permanent.
Mr.. Cunningham, who is prehaps
one of the citys best KIOWn men, Is
familiarly called Doc" by his legion
OF friends and notwithstanding that ne
is we'll along in years, was looked up
on as one OF the Clty'S spriest and
youngest old resident until the ac-
cident. He is still able to be ABOUT.
but his trouble, said by experts to be
hopeiessly iIcurable has left is mark
The accident occurred just as Mr.
Cunningham was about to start up
the steps He slipped upon the ice
there and landed upon the ground
like the proverbial thousand Of
bricks He Immediately WeAt undel
doctors care for intestinal trouble
taking treatment withou, any pros
pect OF his getting improved
O. :. cullen filed the suit in the
Circuit Court this morling as coul.
sci for Mr.. Cuunniughdm
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26
WEATHER.

Fair and warmer to-
night. Saturday increaS
ing cloudiness and pos.
sibly unsettled.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26
Seeks $4,000 Damages.

The Rock Island Railroad and d
rector General Hines of the railway
administration, were made defend
the Circuit Court this afternoon by
Amelia Thompson Of La Sale, Only
the praecipe was given the clerks for
filing. T. ~ Haskils. La Sale at
torney, is representing the plaintiff.
Sues for $1,000
Damages amounting to ST. to0 were
asked in IA personal injury suit filed
by Michael Clarke, against the Illinois
Zinc Company of Peru, today. T. \.
n. liaskns is attorney for Mr. Clarke
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-09-26

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1880
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
Telephones Get
Workout, 200
Calls A Minute
Subscribers Flood Exchanges
with Practice on Con-
SOlidated System.

Fifty thousand telephone sub
scribers in st. Joseph county were
having a wonderful time today.
Two hundred calls per minute
were flooding the exchanges OF the
Central Union Telephone Co. as
thousands Of subscribers tried out"
the consolidated system which went
into effect at midnight Saturday.
Most Of the calls were from auto
matte to manual exchange, or vice
versa. which made the handling cf
the connections all the more dif'-
cult
Service is badly crippled by the
practice" calls. and it is expected
that il will be at least a week be-
fore the novelty wears of sufficient
~ 10 allow business to return 10 nor
mai.
When things get back to their
usual standing. much better service
may be expected" f. 7. Bonds,
manager, explained this morning.
South Bend il was learned Mon
day morning. is the fourth city IN
the United States. and the only city
IN Indiana. which has successfully
experienced a consolidation Of the
manual and automatic telephone
systems This became known when
Guy Greene. traffic manager for the
state. visited the local exchange 10
see how the new system was work
ing.
Three Of the best trained opera
tors in the state came 10 South Bend
with Mr.. Greene TO help instruct the
girls in the manipulation OF the new
system.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
ASKS PROBE
OF PACIFIC
OIL CONTROL
Sen. POindexter Offers Reso-
luton Ordering InVeSti-
cation of Business.
By United Press

By United Press:
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Investi-
cation Of operations of Pacific coast
oil companies by the federal trade
commission is provided in a senate
resolution introduced today by Sen.
Poindexter, Washington.
The resolution requests that every
phase of the oil business, both pro-
.duCing and marketing be gone into
with particular reference TO fuel
oil.
In introducing the resolution,
Poindexter declared that oil con-
sumers on the coast are required TO
pay $1.S5 a barrel for fuel oil which
Is sold in New Orleans at so cents.
Inasmuch as the Pacific coast.
through its California oil fields. pro
duces more oil than it consumes
there is TO excuse for the coast
prices exceeding Atlantic or gull
prices. That the investigation, if or
dered. will have a direct bearing or
the whole cost Of living question was
asserted by Poindexter. who said
fuel Otl enters into the cost pric,
of nearly every commodity.
Charges Price Fixing.
Consumers who have filed pro
tests with me claim that the price
of oil on the Pacific coast is ar
bitrarily fixed by the Standard Oil
co. of California" said Poindexter.
There is no real competition. The
Standards control has brought II
enormous profits, enabling t. to pay
dividends in the last three years of
16J percent Last years profit was
S44,000,O00 and an estimate based
Oh the first six months shows those
Of 1919 will be millions higher. In
the three years when the Standard
has paid these 165 percent divi-
deads, prices of fuel oil on the coast
have advanced nearly three-fold."
PoindeXter's resolution directs the
commission to Pay particular atteu-
tion to the Standard Oil, the Union
and the General Petroleum COM
panies and Ito report TO the senate
What, if any. combinations in re-
straint Of trade, or unfair competi-
ton have existed and do exist and.
if any, effect they have had on the
market price OF fuel oil. gasoline
and other petroleum products"
accommodations are invited
from the commission to meet the
corditiOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
HUGHES FOR
LEAGUE WITH
RESERVATIONS
W.iteS to Maine Senator, Of
fering Suggestions for
Changes in Pact.
BY United Press:

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON, July 2S. -
Charles Z. Hughes, in a letter to
Sen. Frederick Hale of Maine. made
public today, declared in favor of
a League of Nations but maintain
ed that certain reservations and in
terpretations to the present coven-
ant were necessary to protect Amer
lean interests.
The interpretative reservations
suggested by Hughes were:
THAT any nation, after giving
The two years notice of withdrawal,
shall cease TO be a member OF the
League despite any charge Of non
fulhllment of any international OBJ
legation, providing the withdrawal
would not release the power from
any debt or liability.
THAT questions relating 10 i'm
migration or import duties. when
they do not affect any international
engagement. should be regarded as
matters of domestic policy and not
within the jurisdiction of the League.
Wants Monroe Doctrine.
3-That the United States under
Article p Of the covenant (refer-
ring 10 the Monroe doctrine) does
not relinquish any Of it's traditional
attitude toward purely American
questions and that the United States
may prevent acquisition by any non
American power OF any territory or
control in the western hemisphere.
4-That the United States under
Article 10 of the covenant does not
assume any obligation TO employ its
army or navy in any expedition that
is not authorized by congress.
Hughes letter was in response 10
communication from Hale. IN
which tho latter asked the former
supreme court justice for his Opin-
ion as to what reservations TO the
peace treaty and League covenant
puld be made ito safeguard the
interests of our country" Hale said
that many of us are in favor or
having the United States enter a
League of Nations, provided that in
so doing we do not sacrifice the SOW
ereignry or traditional policies OF
our country. ne aNAON0 NAAaN W Y
believe the proposed covenant now
before the senate does make such a
sacrifice"
Need League of Nations.
There is plain need for League
of Nations" Hughes replied, In or
der to provide for the adequate de-
velopment of international law, for
creating and maintaining organs of
international justice and machinery
of cor ciliatiOn and conference, and
for giving effect to measures Of in
ternational cooperation which from
time to time may be agreed upon.
1T Is manifest that every reason
able effort should be made 20 es-
tablish peace as promptly and 10
bring about a condition in which
Europe can resume its normal in
dustrial activity"
Hughes said he perceived no rea-
son why these objects cannot be
attained without sacrificing the es-
sential interests of the United
States" and suggested there was a
middle ground between alloftness
and injurious commitments"
"One must take light hearted
view Of conditions in the world 10
assume that the proposed plan will
guarantee peace" he said. Rather.
the proposed covenant should be re-
garded as a mere beginning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
CHAMBER SELECTS
WISCONSIN MAN
Frank ]. Green Chosen As
Manager to Succeed BurCh.
Call Special Meeting.

Frank J. Green of GAINESVILLE,
Wis. was selected today at o'clock
as manager Of the Chamber Of Com
merce, at called meeting of the
board of directors in the Turkish
room at the Oliver hotel
The directors Of the South Bend
chamber had been considering Mr.
Green TO fill the position vacated by
the recent resignation of E l..
Burch. for some time. His capabili-
ties were attracted by the directors
of the commerce chamber here by
the splendid record made by the
GAINESVILLE chamber under his direc-
ticn. He is a man who tries 70 make
a chamber of commerce a municipal
organization instead Of an organiza-
tion to limit its activities to the pro-
motion of industries.
Before accepting the managership
at GAINESVILLE ne was head Of the
chamber Of commerce at Philips
burg Pa, prior TO which he was an
editorial writer on industrial sub
jects for the Philadelphia Press, one
Of the largest metropolitan daily
newspapers in the country
Awarded Gold Medal.
Mr.. Green has done much in the
Industrial field and in organization
work. His leadership qualities have
gained for him much comment from
the American City bureau, one Of
the largest commercial and indus
trial organizations in the United
States. He is just returning TO his
home in GAINESVILLE from the east
where he has been attending con-
fcrences with the bureau. He was
awarded a gold medal at one OF the
conventions for his excellency in or
gan;zation work.
IN GAINESVILLE, where he is still en-
ployed as manager, the chamber Of
commerce gained national recogni-
tion as holding fist honors against
all chambers in the United States
for membership and progressiveness
per capita. The chamber had $50
members and expended more money
for municipal enterprises per capita
than any other commercial organ
izations in the United States
Mr Green said after his appoint
ment he expects TO commence his
duties here Sept. !. providing he
could get movements. which are
now on foot in his town. ended He
will Immediately prepare 70 move
his family 10 South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-28
BOARD SURPRISED
BY RESIGNATION
Church Officials Undecided As
to Successor of c. A.
LippinCOtt.

Rev. c. A. Lippincott. D. D.. who
yesterday announced that he intend
&C to leave the ministry to take
| charge of welfare work for the Stu
debaker corporation, will be given
leave of pulpit Immediately. but the
choosing of a successor will prob
ably take some time. according TO
Lafayette LeVan. president of the
board Of trustees of the First Pres
byterian church, where DR.. dppin-
cott has been pastor for the last six
years.
No intimation had been given,
Mr LeVan said, that DR.. Lippincott
intended to resign, and his an
rouncement came as a complete
surprise A meeting was hastily call
ed for Wednesday night at which
time steps will be taken TO secure a
new minister.
The employment Of DR.. Lippincott
TO head the welfare work Of the Stu
dehaker corporation followed the
decision Of the directors TO inaugur-
ate new benefits for the working
men and women. as was announced
last Saturday.
That Dr. Lppincott was reluctant
TO give up the ministry is indicated
by the statement OF A. r. Erskine,
president OF the Studebakei corpor-
alton. following DR.. Lippincott's an
nouncement 20 his congregation.
we have been trying to secure the
services of DR.. LippincOtt for sew
eral months" Mr.. Erskine said. We
knew he was the one man who could
carry out our plans for the better
ment Of our employees. He is a man
on whom we can fully depend TO
bring fuller cooperation between
ourselves and our thousands of en-
plcyes."
Not only will DR. ippincott be in
executive charge Of the social afs
fairs i'm the South Bend plant Of the
Studebaker corporation, but he will
| have charge of the laborers in De
troit and Walkeryille. ont, num-
hering 1900 men. which number is
expected 10 reach 10000 when the
new buildings, now under construc-
/ tion. are completed.
Knows Labor View.
BESIDES being cne OF the fore
most ministers in this section OF The
|AD BOARD SURPRISED
country. the Rev. Lppincott knows
Of the knocks and the hardships OF
the laboring man. Before studying
/ FOR the ministry. he was a laborer
/ himself. serving as a blacksmith on
rho r and O. railroad
he was born in Piedmont. ". Va
/ His father was master machinis'
l in charge OF two divisions OF the b
and o. Railroad Co. As a boy he