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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
ANOTHER PAIR OF
co. c. FIGHTERS ARE
BACK IN BL|GHTY
SERGTS. FRANK DABEERT AND
JOHN MORRELL HOME-LAST
4, 1918.

The fastly growing ranks Of Com
pany C's home delegation was in
creased bN the addition Of two more
men just back from over there last
night with the return Of Serets Frank
Dabbert and John Morrell. The two
non-coms were discharged from Camp
Grant, where they We're shipped from
New York with a casual company com
posed almost entirely of ll!inOisans.
Neither OF the soldiers has been
with the company since oct. t. ON
that date they were shipped to an of
tcers school and were in training fJl
their "looie" commissions when the
armistice opened UP peace negotia
tions and put an end to fighting. The
school was diSbanded and the two
.ocal fighters were shipped to tht
1Z9th Infantry, 4Uth Division, for EN-
barkation to home and Gods country
The pair are in the pink of healtl
and show none Of the raVageS of thciI
thrilling experiences while helping tC
rOut the Hun out Of France, They
were in all the important fightinl
taken part in by Company c and the
33d Division, but both escaped 81
much as a scratch. They were Ell
thusiastic in their praise of the Hi
nois outfit and the way it conducted
itself on the Mcuse, which the,
termed an exceptionally fine 'targe
range" for the ferries.
After they were sent to officers
school the two men lost track of o.
tawa's own, and since separation iron
their real outfit they said they cam
across only six members of Compan,
|C. They were discharged yesterday
after starting across the Atlantic o1
the trip to blighty on March 20 Bot
were shunted around considerable be
/ fore being listed to board a transpor
/ for home.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12

reached Berlin, are re-
ported as saying that ma
chine guns are used IN
fighting in Budapest. Business is said
to have shut down. Wholesale rob-
berries are reported.
Troops in Danzis.
Amsterdam, April 12- German gov
ernment troops have occupied Danzig,
day.
join With Russia.
Berlin, April 12.-The soviet estab-
lished at Dantzig has issued a procla
nation announcing its junction with
Russia, said dispatch from That city
today. The strike at Dantzig has
grown into a political move, with the
leaders re manding the retirement of
President Ebert
Germans Appeal to Humanity.
Copenhagen, April 12-The German
national assembly at Weimar, accord
ing to advices reaching here today.
has gone on record as declaring that
the allies peace terms must include
the following
J. Immediate evacuation by the al
lies of the Rhineland.
3 Immediate release OF all German
war prisoners held by the allies.
| 8. Immediate lifting of the block
ade
4. No cessation of German terri
tories.
In addition it was agreed that the
peace terms must not include any
thing Incompatible with President
/ Wilson's fournteen points.
The assembly also went on record
as fayoring another appeal to human
! ity by the German government to pre-
vent "a peace of violence"
Name Committee Of Twenty-eight.
Weimar. April IA committee of
twenty eight has been named by the
German national assembly to fight for
the adoption Of President Wilson's
fourteen points by the peace confer
ence. This committee will virtually
control Germany's delegates at the
conference.
The assembly has established
court 70 Investigate the responsibility
of carrying on a losing war. Those
found guilty will be deprived OF their
civil rights, it was announced.
Russia to Ask United States Cash.
/ Copenhagen, April IA secret
conference has just been held in Mos
COW. with Nicholas Ienme presiding,
at which if was decided to change the
Ibolshevik policy go as to arrange for
money concession from the United
States" accordma 10 a report from
/ petrograd today
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
SAT- IS RAISED
TO FURNISH KING
HOSPITAL ANNEX
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE TURNS
OVER $1,000 TO BOARD-ADOl-
TON WILL SOON BE READY FOR
OCCUPANCY.

At IT," meeting Of the Woman's Hos
pita. Drive Association held Thurs
day the report OF the treasurer, Mrs.
Phoebe Sherwood, showed that up to
the present time there has been a
total Of S74l725 in cash and pledges
contributed to the association for fur
nishng the hospital. Mrs. Sherwood S
report showed that up to April 10 a
total of $6.S47. % was received i'll cash
The amount pledged but not paid is
$40. The officers Of the association
have paid over $4,000 to the trustees
Of the hospital for the purchase OF
furniture and have balance OF
$3,S472j on hand.
The work OF furnishing the ne"
building is progressing satisfactorily
ana it is Aoped to have the king
annex opened 10 the public in the
near future.
The people at this time have been
very generous in assisting the com
mittees to raise the amount thus far
collected, but there is still much tt
do. and it is hoped that those who
have rot contributed and can do 81
cCnl eniantly will send any amount a
an cary date to the committee IL
charge.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
WEST SIDE ASSN.
TO CLOSE CAMPAIGN
WITH BIG MEETING

There is to be a meeting of the
West Ottawa Citizens association at
the Lincoln school auditorium Mon
day evening at o'clock. This will
be purely a west side meeting with
things of interest to that section of
the city It is expected that all per
sons operating ion committees will
make it a point to be present.
The program committee have ar
ranged to present entertainment by
these known artists: John Hoff, JUS
tin ]. Jaeger. and Mrs. Elizabeth Kinch
eloe. These attractions and the keen
interest threaten to tax the capacity
of the auditorium.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
AUTOS IN CRASH
AT MAIN ST. BRIDGE
LITTLE GIRL CUT ABOUT FACE IN
DAMAGED BOTH MACHINES.

A Ford touring car belonging to
George J. Schmidt, 2l0 Douglas street,
and the ear belonging to James John
son Of South Ottawa were both
slightly damaged at ! O'Clock today in
collision which occurred just east
of the Main street sideCut bridge.
1t is claimed that Mr. Johnson was
driving into the Petty garage when
Mr., Schmidt came across the bridge,
the machines collided The fender o.
the Johnson machine was bent and
wind shield and fender OF the Schmidt
car broken.
The small daughter of Mr. Schmidt
who was riding in the front seat OF
her fathers ear, received some cuts on
the face. She was taken to Ryburn
Hospital, where the wounds were
dressed.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
MOTHERS WILL BE
FETED BY ENVOY
AND S. A. WORKERS

On Thursday night meeting was
held at the Salvation Army hall and
plans were laid for a special Easter
program to be given by the Sunday
school children on Monday, April 21'
Preceding the program an Eastern
supper will be given to 100 poor moth
ers and children at $50 p. m.
Envoy Henderson has issued an ap'
peal for buns, hams, sugar, coffee,
milk, pie, eggs, candy eggs and cake.
He says, 1--WE need these things TO
make the feast a success, and every
body car help us make somebody alse
happy at this time. They can notify
me at 911 La Sale street or by call
ing me on the phone, S40-Y.'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
FAMILY NIGHT AT
THE BAPTIST CHURCH

Special preparation has been made
for the observance OF family night
at the Sunday evening service OF the
First Baptist church Family night
is being promoted by the young peo-
pies Bible class taught by W. X.
Foster. The class will lead a pre-
Hminary song service commencing at
7:l5 o'clock The Mems quartette
will be heard in a double number
Home. Sweet Home" and "The
Church in the Wildwood" with chime
accompaniment by Ernest Claus
The choir of mixed voices. under dt
section of J. L. Huff, will give rem
dition of palm Branches" by Faure
The pastor, G. w, Chessman will
speak on the theme, Our Father
God
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
GETS WORD BROTHER
IS ILL IN TURKEY

Word was received here this morn
ing that George Martin, a well known
Ottawa boy, now in the naval serv'
ice. had been taken from his boat
in Constantinople seriously ill. Sea
man Martin has been member OF
the navy for a year He has been
on active service for several months
sailing from eastern ports. He left
New Jersey on board the Western
Plains several weeks ago, for some
port overseas.
The message was received from
one of the other sailors on board the
ship, and gave no details of Seaman
Martins illness
He is a brother of William Martin
of Campbell street.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
RUNAWAY GIRL WHO
LEFT GENEVA STATE
SCHOOL TAKEN HERE.
GIVES NAME OF LUCY SMITH
WHILE TRYING TO FABRlCATE
HER WAY BACK TO FREEDOM
ESCAPED EARLIER IN WEEK.

A l7-year-old runaway from the &c
neva state school, an institution given
over to delinquent girls, was picked
up on the streets Of Ottawa this morn
ing fully garbed in the reformatory
uniform. She gave the name of Lucy
Smith when acc0sted by Officer Jerry
Looney and Miss Launia Aussem, WhG
trailed her some distance before max.
ing up their minds she was an escape
The girl, her shoes worn to her
stOckinged feet, said she left Peoria
for Chicago and was on her way back
home. but denied she was ever in q
state institution Not satisfied with
this answer the authorities called Of
ficials at the state school and We're
told the girl was an inmate of that
institution and disappeared earlier in
the week.
Then she told the real and truthful
story. She went To Joliet, where she
spent a couple Of days. When he'
money began to run low she headed
for Ottawa and was seen asking fol
food and cash wherever she though
she had a likely victim.
Mary's home is in Peoria, and sh'
informed her captors that is wher
she was headed for when her fiigh
was interrupted.
She is now resting at the count
| iaH, while one of the deputies fror
the Geneva school is en- route here t
take her back.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
THREE LA SALLE CO.
NAMES IN TODAYS
CASUALTIES LIST

The official casualties list received
here today contained the names OF
several La Sale county boys. Among
them were Lieut.. w. H. Morley of this
city. Henry Louis Follrod of Utica and
Ole Twait of Sheridan. All three OF
them are reported slightly wounded
in action.
Lieut. Morley is now at Camp Dey-
ons, Mass, awaiting his honorable dis
charge. The three were gassed dur
ing the early fall, but have now fully
recovered from the effects of the poi
son.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
SAND ASSN. SEcRE TARY
MEETS BOLD. BAD HOLD
UP MEN IN CHICAGO

Paul T. Nittur Of Congress street.
secretary Of the Illinois Silica sand
assocttion figured in AN exciting
hold up. Thursday night at 1880 i'll
Chicago. when ne was approached by
three armed men, and robbed him
of $40. Mr. Vittur. who had been call
ing on friends on the south side, was
on his way to catch a car back to his
hotel As he reached the corner OF
Winchester ana 55th streets, he saw
la machine pass him carrying three
men.
The ear stopped and the men jump
ed out, and ran toward him, carrying
revolvers in their hands He was or
dered to hold up his hands, and al
though he will fight with the bravest
he thought il was best not to argue,
with the robbers, and meekly obeyed
them They rihed his pockets and
secured ten dollars in bills a foun-
tain pen and his watch.
The robbers overlooked eighty-five
cents in change which was in one OF
his pockets. He went on down the
street looking 70 some place where
he might call the police. When he
reported the matter to the officers he
was informed that three of the same
description held up a saloon, few
blocks from where the holdup occur
red. ten minutes after they robbed
him.
The robbers travelled in a beauti-
ful touring ear and one of them wore
a soldiers overcoat. Up to the pres
ent time the trio has succeeded IN
eluding the police.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
LIBRARY REPORTS
SHOW OTTAWA IS
LITERARY CENTER
CITY SURPASSES COMPETITORS
IN NUMBER OF BOOKS READ
CIRCULATION FIVE TIMES THE
CITYS POPULATION.

Ottawa has time for the movies II
finds room to attend public functions
ofevery sort. 1t takes its recreation
regularly and consistently But WithaI
Ottawa is a reading center second to
none, according to statistics given out
today by Miss Vera Snook, librarian
at Reddicks. The workaday is, OF
course, the important branch of the
city's community life, but where, after
all its daily routine Of toll and fun,
/ it finds the time for so much literature
is somewhat mystifying to the general
! run of public minded folk.
The yearly report of the library,
just made public by Miss SnooK,
shows some pleasant surprises. When
the book circulation Of any library is
five times the population of the com
munity in which it is located it is con
sidered very good. Ottawa exceeded
this decord by 3,603, the total circula-
tion not counting books used in the
reference rooms, which numbered &c.,
pu'' HNiC ci' t'''- iCt1N' d 1850
tered. The increasing usefulness Of
the library is shown by the fact the
number of books circulated for the
year ending June, 1912, was 23,497.
According to 1917 report G9lS re-
ports are not yet available, The com
petitors of Ottawa's library are the
following cities
Moline-Circulation, oS,322; popula-
tion, 24,l99
Rock Standardization, G5,514;
population, 24,535.
Champaign - Circulation, 5iGIG;
population, 1921.
Caro- Circulation, 6l,5b2; popUia-
tion, l1.5lS.
Jacksonville--Cir circulation, 63,GGI;
population, 1926
All the above cities have largr
slans than Ottawa and the total i'm
come of each Of he first two libraries
is almost twice that ol Keddiok's
/ Library
At present the library faces a
serious proposition. The adult de
partment is very crowded. Every
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
TO OPEN COUNTY
GUN CLUB SUNDAY

The La Sale County Gun Clubs
new traps are in place at their per-
manent grounds and tomorrow will
be in the nature OF a dedication shoo'
to try them out. Herman Wendell has
threatened to go fifty straight and
says the old times like Kneus-l and
Sharp will have to go some. Clegg
aud Cairns have been furnishing up
their weapons and oiling al 1.-The joints
and intend to come in not farther
back than second. Some of the
others are not saying a word about
what they are going to do. trusting
to luck. If the weather is fine thert
IS no reason why the sport should moi
be hot and furious.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
KISS AND MAKE UP
WHEN BILL Is FILED

A few minutes after her divorce bill
was filed in the Circuit Court Mary
Liss. of La Sale decided to give
Soseph one more chance. While the
bill was not dismissed notice was
served upon the Circuit Clerk not to
send any of the papers down to La
Sale to serve on Joseph. :.
Attorney Walter Panneck announc-
ed his client and the defendant had
made up and there would be no di
vorce at this time. The couple We're
married October s. 1902 and separated
"a week ago today. They have five
children
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
SAYS SPOUSE STONED
HER AWAY FROM HOME

Mrs. Anna Wysocki. of La Sale,
today appeared in the Circuit Court
as complainant in divorce proceed
ings against John Wysock, who she
charged with cruelty, among other
things claiming he stoned her from
their home and ordered her never to
come back.
The couple were married July lO,
1892. and lived together until April 4
of this year.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
LIGHT VOTE CAST
| H. S. ELECTION

A very light vote in the election TO
fill two vacancies on the High school
board of TRUSTEES is being poled at
the three voting places up to three
o'clock this afternoon The election
was one-sided affair, and the two
candidates. c. p. Taylor and Emil G.
Formals have no opposition.
The three voting places in the
Placement of the Ottawa Hotel. in the
Appellate Court building, and in the
Town Hall in South Ottawa were
open from a. N. this morning and
will close this afternoon at . o'clock
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
NINE. MATzENAUER
CAP PT|VATES MUSIC
LOVERS OF OTTAWA
AUDIENCE AGREED FORTUNE
DEALT KINDLY WITH THEM IN
TRALTO TO SUBSTITUTE FOR
SCHUMANN-HEl

Was it fate or fortune that sent
Margarete Matzenauer to Ottawa last
night 20 substitute for Schumann-
Hcink, whose abrupt illnesses gave
the citys music lovers two setbacks,
ending finally with total cancellation
OF her engagement here?
Critics who have heard both diva8
place the credit on fortunes side
The general public is agreed that fate
dealt kindly in sending them an artist
who, upon the threshold Of farreach-
ing prominence, lacks but only one
step to have America at her feet
sufficient publicity to place her upon
the pinacle above her more widely
known stellars of the musical word
Nine. Matzenauer is still a com
paratiyely young woman. As a mem
Der and leading contralto Of the New
York metropolitan Grand Opera
Company she has engendered herself
the high esteem Of the effete east.
where she is already recognized as a
finished artist possessed Of voice and
personality which insure for her lead
I ership on the opera stage. But her
reputation has not travelled westward
as speedily as it should. 1t will bC
| remembered that Cali Curci made
| her bow to an audience of OttaWan
/ before her formal appearance in Chi
{ F,1I I'D sf
success upon success. MatZenaue,
/ has reversed the waive OF triumph
| When Chicago gets its turn to pas
( judgment upon her history will reDeat
itself all who heard the prima donna
last night are certain.
The recital was held a the htgl
schoO. and was attended by an au
dience that packed the spacious audi
torium to its doors As an evidence
of the madame's graciousness, she re
sponded repeatedly to enCOres AM
was so. lavish with her voice eight
extra numbers were added to the pro
gram While supe. b in voice, with IT,
range and rich quality. there was nc
H
cores. She radiated happiness at Tho
/ opportunity to delight her audience
and her auditors were literally tiCGlcC
/ to death to have her go on and on
/ but. prompted by sympathy for hei
| oyerworked throat and lungs, they
| finally consented to desist in then
! demands for more
The madame sang a mixed program
of classical and popular numbers. Hel
Annie Laurie" star Spangled Ban
ner" and others of popular yeii
| brought the house to her feet He
anglicized rendtions of foreign Sc
| lections added immensely to her sue
cess.
special distinction was paid o.
/ tawa by the New York metropolitan
+ Grand Opera Company They released
Matzenauer for the local performance
and sent her here with her accom-
Danists on long jaunt half across thu
continent and back. Used to metro
pOlitan audiences, who may or ma
not be more or less hypocritical, sh
clinched her popularity by being abl
to appear in tank town debut Wit
equal graciousness.
Summarized fate and fortune turne
I,Ottawa a good trick in sending he
here.
Emil J. Polak, a pianist Of eXcel
tional ability was at the piano. H
gave two selections. both of whic
showed his mastery of the instrl
ment.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
VIM. SCANNELL IS
RELEASED FROM ARMY

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Scannell, 1l6
Jones street. reviewed word today that
their son, Private William Scannell,
Company A. 301st American Tank
Corps, has received his honorable dis
charge from Camp Grant after spend
ing a year in France, and will arrive
home Monday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
|. T. S. Asks Rate Increase.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 12.-The Hi
nois Traction System has filed an ap-
plication with the state public utili-
ties commission for authority TO in
crease it's rates for electric service
rendered along the lines of the sys-
tenn.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
Cut Finger.

Walter Wolfe 1926 La Sale street
who is employed at the Porter fac
tory. cut one of his fingers of his
left hand yesterday afternoon. He
was taken to Ryburn hospital and DR.
p. J.. Clune was called to attend him
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
MAY START OCEAN
FIGHT TONIGHT

st. Johns, New Foundland, April II.
Harry Hawker may start his flight
across the Atlantic ocean in an aero
plane about 5 o'clock this afternoon.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
Draft Is Complete.

Paris. April l2-The completed con.
stitution OF the league of nations is
today ready for insertion in the peace
treaty. The covenant was agreed
upon at meeting Of the league OF
nations commission. which was in ses-
sion from O'Clock last night until 2
o'clock this morning.
The Monroe doctrine Is fully safe
guarded by clause which spcCifically
states that mo regional understand
ings like the Monroe doctrine" shall
be affected by the league.
Following imperative demands from
the British. French and japanese, it
was agreed that the revised text be
held until II is either submitted 10 a
plenary session Of the conference or
else is embodied in the actual peace
treaty
The constitution contains twenty
six articles covering practically the
same ground as the original docu-
ment
In addition to the inclusion Of the
clause safeguarding the Monroe ode
trne the language in the new draft is
clarified
The Japanese made an effort to Sc
cure the inclusion Of measure Tor
racial equality which would carry
with 1t the right of immigration Ine
debate, it is said, bGrdered at times
on bitterness However, when it dc
veloped that ii would be Impossible
for the Japanese to enforce their
claims they did not demand vote,
but simply recorded their right to re
submit their demands and move thelf
adoption when a plenary session OF
the conference is held.
Opposition to the japanese Gains
centered in Lord Robert Cecil OF Eng
land. He explained that, while Great
Britain was willing for the league tc
admit all nations as equals, II would
be impossible for any power to in
fringe the sovereignty and rights OF
another; therefore the suggestion
that free immigration be carried oui
could not be entertained,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
HUNGARY IN GRIP or TERROR; PEOPLE FLEE
BUDAPEST Scene
OF Street FIGHTING

London, April 2-'H Hungary's reign of ter
ror has started, said dispatch from Berlin this
afternoon. Five hundred refugees who have
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12

Try a Want Ad in the Free Trader
Journal for Quick Results
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
AMERICAS CLAIMS FOR
MONROE DOCTRINE
ARE ALLOWED
IS PART Of TREATY
CONSTITUTION WILL BE IN
SERTED IN PEACE TERMS
JAPAN FAILS TO GET EQUAL
iTY" PLEDGES GRANTED.

Paris, April l2.-The report Of the
commission on international labor leg
islation, which was presented to a
plenary session OF the peace confer
ence on Friday, aims at the protec-
ton of workers Of both sexes the
world over.
An International labor office is8to
be established at the seat OF the
league of nations, as a part Of the
league, to collect and distribute in
formation on international adjust
ments and conditions of industrial
life
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight
and Sunday; slightly
warmer tonight and SUM-
day.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-12

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1880