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New-York tribune., 1921-01-16
German Scheme to
Raid u. s. Chemical
Market Is Charged
Trade Organ Here Asserts
l8 Months Supply of So
dunn Nitrate Has Been
Shipped I'm for Purpose

Germany has struck her first blow
for the conquest Of Americas chemical
market, according to information made
public yesterday by Drug and Chemi.
cal Markets, publication devoted to
the interests of the chemical industry
In this country, with Offices at 8 Park
Place. The publication is headed by
N. W. Haynes, an expert Of many years
standing in matters concerning the
chemical industry.
According to the information made
public by Mr.. Haynes, Germany has
shipped to this country enough sodium
nitrate to supply this country for the
New-York tribune., 1921-01-16
Nonvict Found Innocent

A. ,SslENEvA, Dec. 27-lpr .,>
es serving n.ore than ffteem MAJ m1,- =.
shich nie sentence for murdsr ~
haoc.,t. ne has always claimed to be-
hupn.r young man named Hirsch-
hit hsn;s is TO be released, the real cuI-
On AttSt.ng tSn confessed.
assked is h.n nday following a popular
+ body 'o.' q, at Soleure in May, 1905.
lsand n Il, III. a young Swiss girl was
had stst;ns 81 ens waiting room Of the rail-
ssssngled do': to where she had been
y previon. ueath: She had been seen
"a young msn evening in the company
senan. "an dressed as a peasant
sllissd desc description of her commands.
aaner.' .'.n ma costume worn by fnJ" Hirscha
.ssd !. snd he was tried srd I''son- sen
llssum. me imprisonment. EN- ent;relv %
ssatial evidence.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-16

We intend to make this event conspicuous for
its absolute sincerity and for the truly exceptional
desirabiity of the merchandise Those who have
opportunity for comparison are urged to use it.
A LOVER PRICE DURING THE YEAR EVERY
AkE LdhELY 70 WARRANT FOR MORE THAN 4
LOWEK PRICE, WE WILL RETURN EVERY
New-York tribune., 1921-01-16

Ldisplays for National Marine League
Week. The latter show will open Jan
uary I'd and will be the largest exhi-
bition of marine craft ever staged in
this city.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26
COUNTY ROAD CHIEFS
HONOR FARNSWORTH

At the county superintendent Of
highways convention which closed
Thursday in Champaign. Geo Farms.
worth Of Ottawa was chosen direc-
tor of the association for the third
district of the state This district in
cludes several counties in the yicin-
ity of Ottawa. The state Of Illinois
is divided into nine districts with a
director in charge of each one.
These nine directors compose the
governing body OF the organization
County superintendent of Highways
Henderson of Schuyler county was
elected president OF the organization
and Mr. Hurd Of El Paso vice presi-
dent.
The session was attended by dele
gates from all over the state. All
kinds of problems connected with
read building were taken up and dis
cussed
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26

the cement mdg where he was work
ing, got his pay before any other EN-.
pIoycc OF the factory did and left for
La Sale When asked how he got
his money so soon he stated that he
told the pay clerk he wanted to 80 to
Rockford 10 see a sick sister. He
said during the examination that at.
ter he got his money he went to IA
butcher shop nearby and paid a bill
that be owed, after which he went to
La Sale. There II" intended to buy
a sweater but was arrested by the
police. When asked if he really in
tended to go to Rockford after he
got his money, he stated that he did
not, but that he thought the money
might be needed if he was arrested
He told the court he was walking in
the direction Of the Rock Island
depot in La Sale At the time the
policeman placed him under arrest.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26
COMB MISSOURI TOWN
FOR ALTON BANDITS

Roodhouse, Ill.,, Feb 26The search
for the four men who held up chi
cagO and Alton passenger train at
Quincy Junction yesterday morning
took Il new turn today when police
authorities at Louisiana, Mo- began
working on "A clue that was said to in
dictate the bandits were in that vicin-
lty
Posses we're still at work in the
Mississippi river bottoms near the
scene of tn robbery hut no trace OF
the robbers had been discovered and
il was thought the men had made
,Ec,r way back across the river to
LC1iE,aEa
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26
Curious COMPROMISE.

When South Africa became fcder-
ated, ten years ago, a controversy as
to the capital city was settled by one
OF the most curious compromises In
history Pretoria became the adminls-
trativc and Cape Town the legislative
center. So United South Africa has
two capitals, which are almost exactly
900 miles apart,-Brookly Eagle.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26
The Beauty of Licnens.

The famous "Crimson Clns" OF
Greenland, which extend for miles. dc.
rive their splendid color from red
Iichcn. They rise 1000 feet from the
waters edge. The Golden Gate 10 the
Yellowstone owes its name to the yell
tow ljchen Of its lofty walls.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26

Sunday school at 10 a. m. Sermon
by the pastor at II O'Clock. Young
Peoples service at p. m.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26

VIII meet at the home of Mrs Lest
Maierhofer, 20l Christie street, on
Tuesday afternoon at 1870
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26
Notice.

War Mothers to meet at Baptist
church at 2 o'clock tomorrow after
noon to attend funeral of Karl Gregg
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26
FATE OF foreigner
ACCUSED BY Girl.
IN HANDS OF Jury
LOFTS TESTlFlES IN CIRCUIT
COURT TRIAL, DENYING EVERY
CHARGE MAIDS AGAINST HIM
BY LORETTA gALTUDlS, ~
YEARS OLD.

Lofts trial and to allow the Jurors
to have the case before sunday
Judge Eldrcdgn called the Circuit
Court to session this morning at 300
O'Clock. fhe crowd around the court
room door this morning, as the de
PENDANT took the stand and told hit
story Of the case was somewhat
smaller than yesterday When Loretta
Bdltudis the complaining witness
occupied the stand.
It WIS mid-afternopn before the at,
tOrnCyS launched upon their ,loalIG
arguments and arrangement, wore
being made to give the case to tn"
jmy at press thus,
Denies Girls Story.
Lofts was called 10 the stand yes
terday afternoon and denied all the
girls charges. Like at previous SEES
sions of the trial the court room was
iammcd with morbid curious" with
an overflow in the hallway trying to
grab an ear full whenever they could.
r., Lofts impressed the court room
as being but little concerned in the
proceedings He was not nervous on
the stand and answered all questions
put him through an itcrprcter in a
straightforward manner Occasional
~. when something struck him as
humorous he smiled. He evinced no
signs of fear. During his testimony
he admitted that Loretta went to
JoncsviIIe with him, but denied haV-
ing received $40 from Mrs. Baltudis
as expenses for the girl and also de-
MED that he promised TO have her
back in three days from the time they
departed from Rockford. He stated
that from Rockford they went straight
to the Czapowski home in JOncsYiIIe,
where they remained three weeks
before he was arrested on the girl S
charge.
He said he was born in Russia for
t. years ago and that he was mar
ried man. He stated after he had
been married year he came TO this
country to live leaving his wife in
the Old country. When asked how
long he had been in America he re.
piled thirteen years. He further teSti-
fed that he went to Rockford because
he received a letter from Mrs. Bal
,udis, asking him to come there as
work was not so hard. there was
more of it and more pay.
Witnesses Called BY Defense.
Previous to the time he was called
to the stand several other witnesses
for the defense were called. inClul-
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26

You are requested to attend the fun
eral of Carl Gregg, World War Neter.
an. at the armory on Sunday after
noon at 2:3n O'Clock. Come early.
Seats are reserved for you.
The Spanish American War Voter
ans are requested to sit with us dur
ing the services.
JOHN f. HILL,
Commander.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26
HE Wnnan.s Relief Corns

VIII meet at tac armory at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon at attend the fu-
neral OF Karl Gregg.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26

LFKKS-tMen, women over II, for
Postal Mail Service. 1925 month.
Experience unnecessary. For free par
tiCulars of examinations, write J.
Leonard. former Civil Service Exam
inerl, 922 Equitable Bldg. Washing.
ton, ID. G.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26
Under Hot Cross Fire.

This morning when court recon
yoned, Felix LOFTS was again asked
to take the witness stand and was the
target of a volIey Of questions sent at
him by States Attorney Harry Kelly
during cross examination He admit
ted beating the girl because she was
knocking on the window at children
outside and causing a disturbance
which prventod him from sleeping
He stated that he struck her four
times with his belt and that she was
not LAYING down when he did so He
further stated that she made no out
cry whatever aud that Mrs. Czanow-
ski came upstairs as she heard him
walking about the floor and heard the
Girl knocking ON the window
When states Attorney Kelly asked
him if he knew where the girl slept on
the night of NOV. >, he replied he did
not He said that on the second night
after he beat her, she slept in the par
Tor OF the house, but denied that he
entered the room on the night of Nov.
., the night ON which he is alleged TO
have committed the crime for which
he is being tried.
When asked if he had gone to his
own room previous to the time he had
whipped Loretta he said that he had
and that after he had struck the girl
~ tn the strap, four times across the
back, he departed, not having been
there before or after. He also stated
to the court that when Clemence.
irGlher to Loretta, and a man hy the
name of Miller. a bOarder at the Bal
tuGi. home in Rockford. came to get
/ the girl. he told her to go back home
/ with her brother and that he told her
I that every day. When asked if letters
were written to Mrs Baltudis. stating
that Loretta refused 10 go home. he
added that Mrs. Czapowski had writ
ten several times. He also denied
having threatened to kill either Ior-
.erta or Clomence, and also denied that
~, lold Mrs. Baluds. upon her ar.
|uy"' at Juuesyille, to forget what had
I far cuod and still be friends.
$50 admitted to tho court thar the
Imruu- after Mrs Baltudis had ar
.HyaG ID. the CEapOwski home. he
know that he was going to he arrest
ed iie confessed that ne hurried To
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26

FOR SALE Red clover seed.
CHARLES D'TTLINGER.
Telephone County 90l5-2.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-26

. "nU"""d tro,o rnRe -,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-30
AT THE PARTHEN ON

Scenes from Marshall Nenan's latest
alm production "B.ts Of Life" which
comes to the Paisneuon theatre to-
day for an engagenent 81 two days
were taken ia New York City. Los
Angeles ana ~ san F'ranciseo's China
town.
The works 81 four authors. Hugh
Wiley. Walter Trunbull. Thoms Me-
Morrow and Marshall Neilan were com
toned in the production of "Ets Of
Ltfe" Prominent amons those who
VIII be seen IN the cast axe Wesley
Barry. Lon CLANCY Noah Beery Fred
Burton,- John bowers. Roekiime Eel
loves. james Brao0ury. Jr~ Harriet
Hammond, Teddy sampson and Anna
May Wong.
Bits Or L.fe' is a Flrst National
attraction.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-30

There's "A wonderful atmosphere OF
expectancy and eager anticipation for
those who are planning on going to
the Country Club tomorrow evening to
greet the New Year. Mckeivey's or
chestra, and excellent dinner and gala
favors Will await all the guests. and
great credit IL due a committee OF
BOOSTERS. who have rolled the BAH OF
plans and set the course.
Or. and Mrs. r. w. Oberlin and
daughter Miss Katherine Of Hyslop
Place have returned from a week S
visit with MIR. and Mrs. H. K Quincy
OF Cleveland. and Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Drummer OF Mansfield. O. Mrs Drummer
and Mrs. Quincy are sisters OF Mrs
OberlIn.
Yesterday afternoon the girls Of the
r T. L. club were entertained at a
bunco party at the home of Miss
Clarice Hrsch - Kenwood. Prizes
We're awarded 70 Miss Helen WOLF and
Miss Gretchen Andree. after which the
hostess served pretriy appointed
luncheon. Plans were completed for a
hayrack party 70 be enjoyed New
Years Eve. after which the party viii
enjoy dancing at the Country club.
A nttIe daughter, Mildred. was born
70 M and Mrs Louis scherer. of Dyer
Boulevard on Thursday. December 29th.
Miss GLADYS Ben charmingiy enter
tanned at q one o'clock luncheon TO-DAY
at her home On Webb street in honor
/ OF MISS IsGztberh Hawthorne, who
has come from Akron for few DAYS
visit with friends The table was very
attractive with ii conterpiece IF narcis-
I sus and candleSticks ana delicious
course luncheon Was served eight
guests. The afternoon was spent so
oially.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-30
THE TIMES

special interest to tho guests, Miss
Catherine Rohrer. Robert and Dick
steeiman and John Rohrer.
Mrs. Belle Lund OF Mason street at
tended the annual banquet and Christ
mas frolic of tho Saueatuck Summer
school OF Painting In the Art Institute
or Chicago, last evening covers were
laid for one hundred hfty guests and
the evening Was as profitable as en-
1oyabIe.
Mrs. John Kittel entertained at a
one O'Clock luncheon yesterday in
honor of Mrs Jack Predmore and
daughters. Miss Marie and Miss Gene
We've. &c Colorado Springs. who are
spending the holidays with friends and
relatives. The luncheon table was pref
lilly decorated with crystal baskets of
rink and white carnations, and an at
tractive luncheon Was served to
twelve guests. Mrs. Iredmore before
her marriage was Miss katherine
Smith. "A weIl known Hammond young
lady.
Mrs. Fred Donovan entertained At
dinner on Tuesday evening in honor of
her mother Mrs. Minnie Jones, who
celebrated her seventy fourth birth
day. The rooms were particularly
pretty with Christmas decorations. and
the dining table had great white
/ frosted birthday cake. with burning
! candies and sprips Of pastry holly for
"a centerpieee- a delicious luncheon
was served to ten guests. among them
7
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-30

ruthless neighbor's greed
I viii cease TO sit repining while my
duty'e COLI is clear.
l viii waste no moment whining. ana
my heart shall know 40 fear.
things that merit praise.
I VIII search for hidden beauties that
elude the grumhler's saze
/ VIII try -. find contentment in the
paths that / must trend
/ viii cease to have resentment when
another moves ahead.
l VIII not be swaged by envy when my
rivals strength is shown.
will not deny his merit but / win
strive 10 prove my own.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-30
NEW YEAR
RESOLUTION 1922

VIII saart anSw thls morujne win a
higher faIrer creed.
will cease re stand complaining Of ms
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-30
LIVE LOCAL
NEWS lads"
Wassey's Pleatlng Shop

EMBR0TnFaTNG. STAMPING, HEN
STITCHING. BUTTON HOLE.
BUTTON GOVERN &. BRAIDING.
RUCHING. FANCY STITCHING.
81 STATE sTnET-T. p34cNE HAM
MoND asa
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A nttle daughter Mildred. was born
TO Nj. and Mrs. Louis scherer. Of Dyer
Boulevard on Thursday. December 29th.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-30
Specials for Saturday, Dec. 81

SNAIL Pl . LEAN PORK sHoOLDEPs 1Oc
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al - ttfti-i tofslt,
I2:30l-6 Is
Evening journal., 1921-01-01
FASHIONS AND FADs.

Lace dresses are trimmed with ap-
pilque flowers Of leather and kid, and
designs Of glycerined ribbon flowers.
Frocks which feature full lace
tunics are ornamented by bits Of pas
tel-colored ribbon in the folds Of the
lace.
Although short sleeves are featured
by very smart models, the long sleeve
will be most popular for fall and Win
ter.
A tunic Of white crystal and black
beads is worn over a silver cloth
foundation. Black tulle side panels
form a train.
A band OF fur to edge the skirt will
give the effect Of the narrow hem.
Gray fur and appliqued flowers trim
a frock of raspberry satin.
"Agnella," a clever imitation Of
astrakhan is a smart trimming.
A fashionable note l. winter coat
fashions is the basque-like body.
A blue taffeta bodice has the design
outlined in silver.
For girls dance frocks, the large
side sashes of tulle are popular.
The French use the high collar ex-
tensively.
Dresses for street wear resemble
coats
Ease of line is the keynote Of the
present fashion.
The accordion-pleated side sections
are still used.
The newest blouse features the XII
mono sleeve and hand hemstitching.
French blouses often have sOft-frill-
ed fronts.
The narrow sunplice collar is in
favor.
Evening wraps have widened hip
lines and narrowed hens.
The evening bodice is usually with
out ornament.
Many new dress models slip on over
the head.
The tucked front and collarless neck
are featured by some blOuses.
The blouse that is worn outside the
skirt is favored.
Teddy bear cloth is excellent for th,
strictly tailored suit
Evening journal., 1921-01-01
MILFORD MEN
MAY PRESIDE
over z HOUSES
CONTINUED from page one)

continued from page one)
and Palmer have also been
The House, due 10 the election Of a
Democrat at the special election in
the Seventh Representative distri OF
Sussex county on Thursday, will be
Democratic, is 10 ~, majority OF
one. Benjamin f. Davis, Kent
county Democratic member from Mil
ford, Is talked OF for Speaker. Should
both senator Handy and Representa-
tive Davis be successful when the
Legislature organizes, then the pre-
siding officers OF both houses will be
from Milford There are expected,
however, TO be other candidates for
Speaker.
Since the Sussex election Of Thurs
day. giving the Democrats control OF
the House, there is said to have been
a scramble OF Democratic workers
after Jobs within the gift OF the ma
lOrity Of the House. Former Repre-
sentative j. Edward McNabb, Of VII
mingtOn, who was defeated for the
Senate in November by William j.
Lutz, Is out for chief clerk Of the
hOuse. Former su1ragist leaders.
who have not forgotten Mr.. McNabb's
activity against suffrage in the spe-
cial session last spring, are strongly
against him far the office and are
said TO have started a campaign 10
prevent him receiving any appoint
ment by the House.
Outside OF the opposition on Ia,
part OF former suffragist leaders
many local Democrats feel that Mr.
McNabb's chances OF getting the chic
Evening journal., 1921-01-01
new YEAR GIFTS
TOHOOVER FUND
CONTINUED from hrs. page)

continued from ilrst page)
Association were on the Job, soliciting
congratulations TO help save some Of
the hungry children Of Europe from
starving TO death in the next few
months.
Yesterday the members OF the Sun
shine Society. under the marshalship
IOf Mrs. Garrett Hart, were very sue
cessful, obtaining s2O59 90 from pepdes-
trians. While there were not so many
people on the street today, the ''Y"
girls reported some generous New
Years donors.
In the mail that came to headquar-
ters today was a contribution Of SD
from the employees Of the Delaware
Leather Company. This represented a
collection taken up by a committee
at the plant.
The Emmanuel Episcopal Church of
New Castle. Of which the Rev. Joseph
II. carp is the rector took a collection
for the fund and succeeded in raising
S2i2, which also came as a New Year
gift today.
The Presbyterian Church at New
CasGe also took a collection which to-
gether with si7 reported today
brought their total to date to S97.
There were several $50 subscrip-
IONS, Daniel Corbett and A. j. Corbett
each contributing that amount.
Early next week, IL Is expected that
returns from many down State towns
that haye been busy collectin funds
during fhe Yuletide days will be turn
ed in at headquarters. and these ought
to materially swell the total for Della
ware
Some churches that have not taken
a collection, will do so tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1921-01-01
JORDAN SLAIN
BY Wild shot
While ON Way
TO HIS HOME
Icontlnned from page onel

NAQnNAnA'A iAtAA lor' 'HNf
or near Second and Jefferson streets.
rhe father OF the young man declares
ac saw no gun flash and residents in
he vicinity Of Third and Jefferson
streets. where Jordan was slain. said
they heard no shots for some time
prior TO the call Of murder" made by
The boys father as he lifted the form
# his son from the sidewalk.
according 20 Lawrence McQuayle,
who lives at the northwest corner
rhlrd and jefferson streets, five shots
we're fired by someone In front Of his
home about 70 minutes before he
heard J0rdan's cries for help Resi-
dents OF jefferson street between
Second and Third streets. said several
men we're shooting reNOlVers at Sec
ond street about midnight and it is
likely that one bullet fired there
struck Jordan.
The y0ung man, who had been en-
ployed at the Postal Company Office
Tor years, Is known TO have had no
enemies At the time he was shot he
had his wages in his clothes. This
TACT together with the absence Of
anyone in the immediate neighbor-
HVtl. tauctc tic ItItl hidl NiiN
young man was struck and killed by
STRAY shot
In speaking OF the shooting today,
Mr. Jordan, Sr.. said he was walking
a few feet behind his son at the
lime. and il appeared as II the son
partly turned as he said, Are you
coming, pop?n The next instant, the
elder Jordan said, there was re-
Volver crack and the young man fell
In a heap 10 the sidewalk.
The father called for help, and
while one automobile parts passed
without stopping. several men stop
ped. A woman in the neighborhood
salled the police department and the
ambulance was sent TO the scene.
The body Of Jordan was taken to the
Delaware Hospital. where physicians
nronounced him dead. the bullet hav-
ne penetrated the brain.
The body was removed 70 the
morgue and from there TO the Jordan
home this morning.
Mr.. Jordan. lr.. Is survived by his
mother and father, his wife, son and
brother. David W. jordan.
Evening journal., 1921-01-01

clerkship are slim. They point out
that Kent county had nine OF the is
Democratic members and will conse-
quently no doubt demand the cream
when II come to giving out Offices.
Sussex, with 8 Of the remaining 0
members, VIII also have to be taken
care OF. Wilmington, with but one
Democratic member, IL is argued,
VIII not even be entitled TO much
recognition and win no doubt get but
little. The other three Democratic
members are from rural New Castle
county.
Joseph NJ. Armstrong. formerly a
deputy in the local internal revenue
Office, but now a resident OF the Sew
enth Representative district OF Sus-
sex county. is reported 10 befa can
ddate for one OF the Offices in the
House. Armstrong Is said to have
been active in the special election on
Thursday. At the last Democratic
convention Armstrong lead the nght
TO try and prevent Wilmington from
getting more delegates TO state con-
ventlons.
James NJ. Tunnel OF Georgetown
has been mentioned FOR attorney OF
the House. Mr.. Tunnel served in this
capacity four years ago. The name OF
State Chairman Henry r. lsaacs has
also been mentioned In this connec-
tiOn but Mr.. Isaacs today announced
that he was not a candidate and would
not accept the Office under any cir
cumstances.
Former Representative w. C. Brooks
OF Glasgow Is talked OF for bill clerk
Of the Senate
The members will caucus at Dover
Monday night and many more candi-
dates for the various jobs will no
doubt appear at that time.
Evening journal., 1921-01-01

A-A RICH REWARD.-Mark the perfect
XSY man, and behold the upright: for the end
- Of that man is peace.-Psa. 81. 81.