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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
City and Vicinity
News

Roy NJ. TIerold returned to his
home in Elgin after spending several
days with his aunt, Mrs. o. J. Olson
of East Washington street
Clara Waldecker has accepted po-
sition in the probate clerks Office
Philip Godfrey has returned 70 his
home in This city. having received his
honorable discharge from the navy
Misses Margaret and Julia Gable OF
West alIn street have gone to Chi
cago for a few days visit with rela
tiNes and friends.
Corp. Edward j. Smart returned
home from Camp Grant last evening.
where he received his discharge from
service Corp. Smart has been sta
toned at Camp Sheridan, Montgom-
cry. Ala, since leaving this city last
June.
Miss Lillian Shobert of Streator Wis
ited with Ottawa friends last evenine
and today.
Martin Mutter returned home last
evening after Il business trip to Chi
CagO.
John Dubbs Of Mendoza was an OF
tawa visitor today.
Rev. j. L. VonckX has returned
home after a visit in Chicago.
Ted Eads of Streator was an OF
J. l.. Bane has returned to his home
taWa visitor yesterday
in Gridley Place after a business triI
to Florida.
Secretary James f. Farrell Of the
Chamber OF Commerce is spending
the day in Chicago ON business,
Fred Scherer 1913 West Lafayette
street, has returned home after sey
eral weeks business trip to Florida
Mr. and Mrs. ] Grandadam of Sc
reEa were in Ottawa today on bust
ness.
Thomas Duffy. Frank Hoxsey ant
A. f. Hail Of Serena transacted bust
ness in Ottawa today
Edwin Olson OF Baker was in OF
tawa today
Miss Marie lScheppler and Miss
Margaret kreningen Of Serena wert
in Ottawa on business
Mr. and Mrs c. Fauand of Sheri
dan spent today in Ottawa.
Edward Marco Of Serena trans
acted business in Ottawa today
Mrs. Jessie Bultman of Seren
called on friends in Ottawa today
Fred Ackley Of Sheridan was in o.
tawa today on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. j. Stanley went t
Chicago this morning tospend the da.
with relatives.
Mayor Il. F. Bradford is a bushes
visitor in Chicago today.
Attorney Taylor StraWn went T.
Chicago this morning TO spend a few
days on business.
DR.. J w. Petit was a morning pa
senger for Chicago
Attorney Lloyd Painter was her
from Streator on court business today
r. V Sailer was among the Oua
vans going to Chicago this morniny
Rev. Diyan. who was called to low;
by the death Of his sister, has re
turned to his home in this city.
Attorney T. n Haskina was anon
the out0ftoWn- lawyers in Ottawa t. )
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
ASK STATE TO PROBE
ROAD MATERIAL COST

Springfield, Ill, Feb. 1.-THE exec
utive committee of the Illinois sen
ate has determined on a searching
probe int oprices Of road building ma
terial 1t is with a view 10 ascertain
ing if there is a combination in re
straint Of trade or for proGteering and
also TO investigate the adyisability Of
ten states engaging in the manufac-
lure Of building material.
. The investigation is for the purpose
Of cutting the cost Of road consruc-
lion to bring it within the limits Of
$50 100000 voted by the people at the
asst election.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
LUTHER LEAGUE
ORGANIZED HERE

The mon Of the Eyane ical Church
last night organized a Mems Luther
League This meeting was held in
the church parlors. About twenty-five
men We're present The following Of
icers We're elected,
William Eichelkraut, president
Frank Johnson, vice president.
William BrockhOuse. treasurer.
George Hitter. secretary
The next meeting will be held Feb.
y, 1919.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
BROADER DAVIS
LECTURE CALLED OFF

An unexpected disappointmentscamc
to Ensign Henderson of the local sal
walton Army this afternoon when he
received a telegram from BrigadjeI
Davis, who was to have lecured here
tonight informing him the hrigadiu
could not come to Ottawa As re
suit of This message the meeting
which was to have been held at tn,
Methodist Church, has been called Off
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
NAB GRANT OFFICER
ACCUSED OF GRAF 7

Camp Grant Feb 14.-Lieut Wylie
Il. Dohrer, charged with soliciting
and accepting money from enlisted
men on his promise to secure their
immediate discharge for them, has
been arrested at Sapulpa, Okla, aG-
cording TO word received here today.
LIEUT. Dohrer will be returned to
either Rockford or Chicago and tried
IN a charge Of operating a confidence
game.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
QUANTITY OF
MEAT IN STORAGE

Chicago, Feb Chicago's %
cold storage houses are holding in re-
irigerated rooms and not 0 nthe mar
,et 00000,000 pounds of meat. Mem
5ers of the city councils health COM
nittee made this estimate today after
IN inspection Of meat stored In 40
tore rooms Of the Illinois Cold Stor-
age plant owned by Swift & Co
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
BILL TO LEGALlZE
CONVENTION HALLS

Springfield. ILL.,, Feb. IA Chicago
may own and operate a municipal hall
of its own if bills introduced in the
senate by Edward Glacken and in the
house of Representative Charles Field
stack become law
The bills provide tha. cities of more
than 100000 inhabitants may own
construct, control and maintain CON
yention halls.
The bills are before the committee
on municipalities Of the two houses
Try a Want Ad in the Free Trade
Journal for Quick Results
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14

James f. Farrell. secretary Of -ha
Ottawa Chamber Of Commerce. has
been invited by Father Hauser Of
Seneca TO deliver The ST. Patrick's adj
dress on The evening Of ST. Patrick'a
day in Seneca.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
LOCAL MARKETS

Springs, per ID. 20.
Old rooseterS, per III. lie.
Hens, per 10. gle.
Ducks, per ID. 22c.
Eggs. 25c-30c.
Cream, 40c.
Butter, &c.
Spring lambs, per cwt. S10-$ll.
Mink skins, S3.00-S6,00.
Horse hides, $500.
Skunk skins, $1.50-$6.00.
Coon skins, $250-S500.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
Lines to Be Remembered.

For an immortal being TO set his af
fections on the things of this world is
like falling in love with a sparrow as
it flies by Us and out of sight.-Marcus
Aurelius.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
NOTICE

All members of the Daughters of
Isabella and friends are invited to at
tend a Valentine card party at *. Of
c. hall Friday evening, Foo. H.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
Happiness Follows Good Work.

Do good work. Give your first
thought and your best effort to the
Improvement of your work. Happi.
hess. success and plenty must follow.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
NAVY YARD PAY
TAKEN BY BANDITS

New York. Feb. 1.-two assistant
paymasters We're help up and robbed
If $4,000 in cash in Brooklyn this af-
'elnoon by taXicab bandits The pay
masters were on their way to the
Brooklyn navy yards.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market repor: furnished to
the Free 1rader-Journal by W. L.
Etnyre, member of Chicago Board on
Trade, Moloney building, phone l04l
Correspondent Lamson Bros. 4 Co.,
Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
slsa..5 zssrs d q . slisSs- :. SO So 500

We wish to thank our friends and
neighb0rs for their kindness and sym
pathy during our late bereavement.
Mrs. Martin Crawford and family.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14

"Some men find fault because dey're
100 wise" said Uncle Eben, land 9th.
Frs because dey ain got sense
enough"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
Notice.

Not responsible for any debts or
bills except those contracted by my
self. EDWARD MARCO.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14

When Baby was sick We gave her
CastOria.
When she was q Child she cried for
Castoria.
When she became Miss. she chung to
CastOria
When she had Children she gave them
Castoria.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14

Try Want Al in the Free Trader
journal for Quick Results
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
SOCIETY NOTES

Shabbona Chapter No. 81. r. A VI
will hold a special meeting Saturday
evening. Feb. T., to confer the past
and most excellent degree.
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High school pupils are to BE- re
warded for their splendid success I'M
selling Schumaun-Henk tickets. A.
dance is 10 be given for al teachers
and pupils o? the hisr school this eve
ing from $40 till - Hentrichs Or
chestra has been secured 20 furnish
music for dancing, and general good
time is being anticipated by all
s q .
About forty ladies attended the all
day knitting party OF the Woman's Re
lief Corps yesterday at the nome Of
Mrs. c. c. Duffy on Douglas street
The morning was spentin knitting
and q noon a fine picnic luncheon was
served. In the afternoon a program
Of patriotic music was PLAYED on the
Victrola. and an interesting paper on
the life Of Abraham Lincoln was read
By Mrs. J. h. VonckX. Mrs +. p. Hath,
eway gave a synopsis of the life Of
George Washington and sketches OF
the historically important events in
his life.
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All members and friends Of the
Daughters Of isabelle have been in
yited to attend the valentine party
given this evening in the Knights 0
Columbus Han. Cards viii be played
during the evening and fine time j
promised by the arrangements com
mittee to all who attend.
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A valentine party was given last
evening by Miss AIRY Mulhol and H.
honor Of her brother Joseph, who has
been confined to his home with
broken leg. The evening was spen
in playing bnnco. High scores were
won by Mary Dineen and Jack Carey
The consultations were taken Hellr
Dineen and Joseph Doyle. 4 dainty
luncheon was served at a late hou
to about twelve couples. The even
ing was enjoyed by everyone and the,
departed at late hour
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST - Pocketbook containing large
sum of money and a draft. Lost
Saturday afternoon between Stiefels
store and Metzler's shop on Madison
street. Finder return to this office
and receive reward.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-25
Petition Wilson for
Release Of
Debs
Assoelated - -:

Associated Press Service.
NEW YORK. March 2f.-A
full pardon for Eugenc V.~Dcbs.
former socialist presidential ceu-
didatc. now under a 10 years
pfison sentence for violation OF
the espionage law. and amnesty
for all porsCns imprisoned l0r
honest expressions OF opinion
AGAINST Anerica's cause in tbc
war" were ulcd in petit,on
cabled todas 60 Prcst Wilson by
the executive committee of the
social demo ratio league Of
AM rica.
The signers included Charles
Edward Ersscii J0hn Snargo. j.
&. Phelps stokes. Charlotte Per-
kins Gulman. Chester NJ. WRIGHT
ard Upton Sincler.
The release cf Dcbs was advo-
Gated on the ground OF his ad-
vanced years. "isigi, moraI char
acter and lone years ~ devoted
service TO the cause of human
freedom, Notwithstanding bis
violation Of th law
In their plea for amnesty for
others convicted under tire war
time statutes. TIE petitioners cX-
cluded those who dcEcd the iG-
or purposcly aideG tn enemy"
They added tn1t America COuld
afford to b gencroHs To honcs-
opponents Of hcr course. now that
victory had bern achieved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-25
Thousands w ait
For New York's
"WeIcome"
- - servlee

Associated Press Service:
NEW YORK. March 24.-New
York was thronged tonight with sol
diers Of the 2(th division and rela-
tives and friends Of the men who
have nocked in from this and other
states for the great welcome home
parade tomorrow Of the former New
York natiofal guardsmen who broke
the Iindenburg line.
Hotels reported unprecedented
crowds. so directly in need Of sleep
ing acocmm odations that in some in
stances pool parlors. billiard rooms
and barber shops were hastily CON
Verted into dormitories to shelter
them
Police preparations were made on
the expectation that at least 1.0OO.-
GEO persons viii pack themselves to-
morrow into all available space
along the nve-mile line Of march
from Washington square TO 10th ST..
on Fifth av a force Of 10000 po-
lice reserves viii be on duty.
All OF the %. 600 men Of the divi-
sion were in the city tonight. hav-
Ing arrived throughout the day from
the outlyine camps in which they
are Quartered. several regiments OF
the diVison gave the greater city a
foretaste Of tomorrow's pageant
when they marched before enthusi-
astic crowds in local parades. in
Manhattan Brooklyn and the Bron /.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-25
Protests
Against Giving
Japs Equality
Associated Press Service

Associated Press Service.
WASHINGTON, March 24.-Sen.
Phelan of California. democrat has
cabled the American peace commits
sioners in Paris protesting against
any provision in the proposed con-
stituti0n for the league of nations
giving racial equality Co orientals
The California senator today sent
copy Of his cablegram TO Sen. Borah
of Idaho, with a request that the
latter support his protest
ANY declaration" said Sen.
Phelan in his rablegram. 'fn con-
stitution for race equality of just
treatment may be construed to give
Jurisdiction to league over immigra-
tion, naturalization. elective fran
chise land ownership and marriage.
and should be avoided An affirma-
tive declaration that these are do
mestic questions should be made IN
consonance with the established
American policy"
Sen. Phelan told the con.mission-
ers he believed western senators and
others would oppose any loophole
by which oriental peoples viii pos
sess equality with the white race in
1he United states"
Sen Borah in reply to Sen.
Phclan, said that while fin accord
with this attitude. the proposed con-
stituion in its present form cum
questionably gives Jurisdiction over
immigration 20 the league
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-25
TheP Perilofthe AIIies---At theP Peace Conference

recognition of Our ultimate demands
Tor the future rot merely TO check
bolsheyism east ol The Nicmen but TO
throw 81 bac k ou Moscow itself sub
ssdntialIy we have thrown away the
practical value OF thia al1. substan-
TALLY. r'e nave permitted these peo-
ple 10 ,lisinteeraEe and become them-
SELVES material for bolsheyism at
home Instead Of ere un- "a barrier
against this flame coming ont or
Russia. we actually assisted in trans
forsnIns tEese MARGIN states into iu-
flammaaic matter
sNe canaot no longer count upon
che Poles the Czecho- Sioeaks. the
Hcumanans and the Lkrairians az
an adequate or even powerful OBJ
stacle 20 bolsheEik advance and wr
have 10 consider now the poss biuU
that bolsheFism VIII I'D the next few
Weeke sweep into ail of them And
conceivable over Fhelm AN Of them.
We know that there is coming a
b0.shevik attack We know that a.
great offensive s. being prepared by
oolsnevists which may at any mo-
meut break Upon poland exacris as
Ludendorfl' s glsanuc offensive broke
uIon The British just year ago. We
know. too. that there is not In Po-
CONTINUED OK PAGE FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-25
Blue TRIANGLE
CAMPAIGN Is ON
Y. w. C. A. Membership Drive
Formally Opened With Ad-
dress 1y Miss McQuiIIen.

The most enthusiastic and best at
tended meeting ever held at the local
Young Women's Christian associa-
tion took place last night when the
Blue Triangle membership campaign
was officially launched on what
promises To be q successful jourr ey.
More than 275 association members
and friends were present at the sup
per which was served an the gymna-
SUM of the building, and many more
unable to secure reservations for the
supper were in attendance at the
program which followed.
Long tables appropriately deco
vated with club insignia, blue tri-
angles. taTers and association en-
blems Were most attractive in APP
pe9rance, and made distinct inn
preston. The Rainbow clubs Of the
city and o. NishaWaka were seated
at a table appointed in Rainbow col
-ors. fashioned OF vari-colored paper.
with festoons of the paper suspended
from the balcony 10 form a back
ground The high school orsaniza-
tion. the keora club. employed its
colors. yellow and white. and its
flower the chrysantEemum, i'm its
table decoration.
Miss Helen McQuillen. girls work
secretary Cf the Washington ~ w
G. A, was the principal speaker on
the program presented following the
dinner IN referring 10 her work
which has been largely IN war serv-
DcoNrINI.ED o. 80 EoI-Rl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-25

the extent to which bolshevist dam
ger of Europe is appreciated. There
seems to he in America certain
calm confidence that bolshevism Is
thing incapable of passing the At
lantic just as there is in Wiisonian
circles here a belief that bolshevism
viii surrender without condition the
moment il finds itself i'm the presence
of the league Of nations actually or
ganized.
Whether bolshevism could cross
the Atlantic or not. must be prob
lematicaL That bolshevism may
arrive al the channel or even cross
il into Britain within the next year
Is at least, believed by many serious
people in Aaris and ont OF it, AS for
the notion that the league Of nations
carries any remedy for bolshevism,
that is questionable Boishevism IS
rs much as anything else an attack
upon the theory and system OF pri-
vate property. II is purely and simply
copmunism. II is class warfare di-
rected against All our political and
economic theories in the west tern
wogld II aims 10 govern the world
by the masses Of the least skilled
labor IL is Systematically killing
an men OF capacity and ability in
Russia. II wars upon nationalsm.
upon patriotism, upon an that we
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-25
ATTEMPTED Sale
OF PICRIC ACID
Defendant Offers Substitute
for Gasoline to British
War Mission.
Associated Press Service:

Associated Press Service:
NEW YORK. March 24-Prof
Roger Adams Of Urbana. IN. testi-
flying today for the government at
the court martial on Governors ISL
and Of Capt. Edwin T.. Weisgerber
of Pittsburgh. charged with acts
detrimental 90 the United States and
Great Britain and favorable 10 Ger
many declared that analysis f a
chemical mixture submitted bv the
defendant 10 the British war mission
as a substitute for gasoline and pur-
porting by him 10 consist of - per
cent water and five per cent chemi-
Gals was in reality "a saturated so-
luton of picric acid and gasoline
The government contends that use
OF the mixture with it's alleged picffc
acid content would ultimately de-
ctrOy any internal combustion en-
gine or motor and seriously im-
pair the operation of submarines.
motor trucks and other military and
naval equipment Prof Adams. who
is on the faculty Of tho University Of
Illinois. and was recently discharged
as a major in the chemical warfare
service. testified that his analysis
showed the mixture re contain six
tenths Of one per cent picric acid
and ordinary commercial gasoline.
His tests. he said showed no evi-
dence Of water or any other ingredi-
ents in the miXture although he adj
mitted that there may have been
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-25

tive Ukrairian force Is engaged ln a
campaign TO drive the Poles our Of
Lemburg. The Poles and Cze1hO-
Siovaks. WHO toeether should consti-
tute barrier on the north. are at
odds over Teschen and we cannot
make up our minds 10 give the Poles.
not allied troops. but polish troops.
rs no have fought in France
Moreover. the peace conference.
under the impulsion OF LIord-C -Cieoree
is Al this moment engaged n de-
privins the Poles Of any adequate ac-
cess 10 the sea lest there should be
German dissatisfaction in the futlre.
Finally. tie quarrel betW cen the
JJueo-Slavii and the Italians contin-
ues. ard still another OF those peo-
ple who should be our allies n the
east against bolshevism is disinte-
grating urder attacks which the
Paris conference permits to con
tinue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-25
WILL LOCATE new
COUNTY HIGHWAY
County Commissioners and
Council to Spend Friday
Viewing Roads.

First definite steps toward the es-
tahlishing of "a complete road sys-
tenn in ST Joseph county will be
taken Friday. providing the weather
is such that the county commission
ers. accompanied by the county
c0unciL and Interested citizens csn
spend the day in viewing the roads
ON which Improvement has been sug-
gestcd.. Al a joint meeting of the
two bodies yesterday afternoon the
matter or a system of roads for the
county was fully discussed, and it
was decided 70 spend an day next
Friday in going over the proposed
principal roads
This viii DE only the first OF a
number of such trips. according 20
the plan Of the commissioners The
chief object of next Fridays tour If
the county viii he 20 determine if
possible the exact location for a
proposed highway running through
Madison. Union and Liberty town
ships from the county line 10 the
county line The road viii pass
through Wyatt Lakeville and North
Liberty. according 90 the present
idea. Several routes for the road
have been suggested, and a number
of petitions have been fled with re-
gard 90 this particular highway.
During Mondays meeting county
Atty Stuart AIacKibbin explained
the problem which the county faces
as "a result of the new highway law.
The state highway commission,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-25

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Reports to the state depart
today from he widely separated European tended
Bohevk elements apparently had assumed complete control Of
the of Budapest with threat of renewal of hOst
tiles.
Todays advces from Belgrade Berne and Copenhagen
andeated different features Of the each however
referred the revolution accomplished fact The advices
declared that the Magyar had announced that
hoses would begin last Friday night but they did
whom the hole ordered whether they had
actually ebgun The Berne dispatches threw light the
personnel of the government.
The appointment of Beakun foreign affairs
particularly disturbing officials he for aide
decamPe OF Leon lrotzy Russia The minister of
described having been orderly the second army who
punished for indiscretion IN military affairs
There indication the of the control of the
beyond the capital and in the abserce Of this and
details officials reluctant discuss the
1t appeared from todays adic however hat the