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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
DESPERATE, FACING
DEATH, LEADS FEL0NS
PAST PRISON WALLS

Little Rock, Ark. Dec, 9,-Tom
Slaughter. notorious bandit, under
death sentence for killing trusty
guard at the state prison farm at
Tucker, escaped from the penitentiary
here at 2:30 o'clock this morning, TAX
ing six other convicts with him For
five hours prior to his escape Slaugh-
ter ruled the penitentiary walls like
a czar and offered liberty to all con
victs who wanted it,
Five OF the men who fled with
Slaughter We're negroes and one a
white man. Four of the negroes were
under death sentence. Six Phillip
county negroes under death sentencC
for participation in the race riots III
1919 refused to escape.
Someone smuggled a revolver to
Slaughter in the death cell and. thus
armed, he outwitted the trusty guards
assigned to watch him and took com
plete charge of the penitentiary War
| den L. H. Dempsey and Mrs. Dempsey
and their son and two daughters werc
locked in tho death cell by the bandit
! Slaughter escaped in an automohil,
! belonging to Mrs. Dempsey which wat
standing in the penitentiary yards.
Later Slaughter passed through
Benton, about twenty-five miles soutl
Of Little Rock. and engaged in re
volyer fight with the city marshal
who had been notified of the escap
and was on the lookout.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
YOUTHS ACCUSED Of
AUTOMOBILE Theft
ARE RETURNED HERE.
SHERIFF AYERS ACCOMPANIES
PAIR CAUGHT AT MANSFIELD,
OHIO, TO OTTAWA AND LOCKS
THEM UP PENDING QUIZ BY
GRAND JURY.

That they abandoned a stolen auto
in La Sale and took in its place a
touring car they found standing in
front of theater is the story Ray
Stevenson, aged "a, and James Kelly,
aged %, told Sheriff Ayers when he
took charge OF them to bring them
back to face prosecution for the al
legged THEFT of the auto. The two men
were arrested by the authorities at
Mansfield, Ohio when they were
found with a stolen auto in their pos
session.
The police in La Sale wero notified
of the arrest and informed that the
stolen auto had been recovered
Sheriff Ayers left for Mansfield few
days ago to take charge Of the two
men.
The two prisoners are said to have
informed Mr. Ayers that they stole a
touring car in Chicago and started
west in it. Near La Sale, they al
legged, they ran off the road through
a fence, damaging their gas tank
They claimed they were trying to get
through to Peoria or East st. Louis
but could not continue their trip after
the accident. ...
They are said to have claimed that
they walked on into La Sale and
picked UP the Cadillac in front of the
Majestic theater, whore it had been
parked by the owner. From La Sale
it is said they started through to the
east where they intended to sell the
auto. They reached Mansfield before
being apprehended.
Sheriff Ayers this morning called
La Sale to see if the car the men
claimed to have abandoned there was
left along the roadway. The police
in that city informed him that they
had found 1t and returned it to the
owner.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
MINE: INSPECTOR TO
HAVE OPPOSITION IN
Co. BOARD MEETING
STREATOR MAN ENTERS RACE
FOR POSITION NOW HELD BY
JOHN O'BRIEN-SOLONS TO
MEET HERE NEXT WEEK.

When the county soons convene for
their December meeting on Tuesday
afternoon, Dec. 13, the most important
item Of business that will be brought
before them will be the election of a
county mine Inspector for tWo-year
term. The election will be contested.
as two men have already been an
nounced as candidates.
John O'Brien of La Sale, the pres
ent mine inspector, it is said, will ho
a candidate for reelection, and George
Reynolds of Sterator will also he a
candidate. it is said. 1t is expected
spirited contest will be waged by
the two candidates for the office.
The session for the most part will
be taken up with the reports of the
various committees of the board and
the semi-annual reports of all county
officers.
The meeting is an adjourned or
short session. and will not be called
to order until Tuesday afternoon at
f.. 30 o'clock,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
POLICE RAID CHICAGO
DOPE DEN; ARREST 80

Chicago, Dec 9-Thirty Chinese
were arrested. thousands OF dollars
worth Of drugs confscated and one
of the most elaborate opium smoking
establishments ever discovered in Chi
cago broken up by a raid early today
led by Inspector William H. Williams
and dozen assistants,
A small fve-story building on the
northern fringe OF Chicago's China
town had been remodeled, with scores
Of tiny rooms partitioned off on the
upper floors. Repeated search of the
labyrinth passages disclosed ashes OF
opium and yen shi. many Chinese still
smoking and others Just leaving
rooms where smoking pipes had been
dropped.
One room was stacked high with
cans of crude opium, Most of the
Chinese declared they had recently
come from California and Oregon.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
$4,000 ''CASLESS
sunday SHOOTING
CASE GOES TO Jury
EVIDENCE is CLOSED IN LAW
SUIT THAT HAS SPLIT TONGA
INTO TWO CAMPS-NElGH5O
PRINCIPALS IN CIRCUIT COURT
PROCEEDINGS.

The $4,000 gaslcss Sunday damage
suit was given into the hands of the
jury this afternoon Testimony foc
both the plaintiff and the defense was
finished at II o'clock this morning
and the attorneys allowed to make
their closing arguments. Attorney A..
Fl. Shay of Strcator spoke for the
plainf, John Heusel, and Attorneys L.
O. Browne and A. f. Buffers ropre-
sented the defendant, Louis Alleman.
The last witness called to the stand
for the defendant was Justice OF the
Peace George Koenig. Justice Koenig
testified that on Oct II, 1918, Ale
man was arraigned before him on a
warrant secured by Sheriff r, NJ
Davis, who charged that he had fired
the shot which injured John Heusei,
Justice Koenig stated that the evi
dence presented did act warrant Mr..
Alleman's being held, so the charge
against him was dismissed.
The defendant occupied the witness
stand the greater part of the after
and was recalled this morning, He
told of his movements on the night Of
Sept. %, 1918, when Mr. Heusel was
shot, alleging that he was not near the
spot where the shooting occurred at
the time the plaintiff was shot.
David Retior, local hardware dealer,
was called to the stand this morning
during the rebuttal testimony for the
plaintiff to classify a bullet which had
been introduced in evidence by the de-
sense, Mr.. Refior stated that the bull
let was of the steel jacket variety, and
told of the action Of steel Jacket and
lead bullets whom cartridge was
discharged.
The plaintiff was again called to the
stand during the rebuttal testimony.
He told Of having broken his arm dur
ing the summer Of 1918, which was
prior to tue shooting
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
WATSON RESENTS DIRTY
LOOK GIVEN BY OFFICER

Washington, Dec, 9.-The meeting
of the senate committee of the sem
ate committee investigation charges
by Sen. Watson that soldiers had
been Illegally hanged almost broke
up in row today after Sen Watson
had threatened to slap Major Co
cheau, an army officer, sitting in the
audience. Watson told the committee
he had been insulted by the manner
in which the officer looked at him.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
HIGH COURT REFUSES
O'CONN0R MORE TIME
TO ESCAPE THE MOOSE

Springfield, H., Dec, 9.--Further de-
lays of execution of death sentence
on Tommy O'Connor sentenced to
hang in Chicago on December 16. for
the murder of detective Patrick
O'Neill was denied by the state
supreme court this morning. An
swering the plea Of counsel for time
to take the case to the federal
supreme court Chief Justice Stone de-
clared the state supreme court with
out jurisdiction and referred counsel
back to the criminal court of Cook
county
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
TEXTILE MILL SPIMDLES
HUM I'M NEW ENGLA AND

Boston, Dec. 9.-(By the A. P) D.
Spindles in New England textile mills
are huming this Christmas season
as they have hummed since the bust
ness slump which followed the war.
While returns from other new Eng
land industries do not reflect holiday
conditions equally bright, the federal
employment survet is authority for
the statement the general feeling is
optimistic for marked Improvement
in all lines of industry after the New
Year
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
ONLY THREE CASES OF
DIPHTHERIA IN CITY

AT the present time there are only
four cases of scarlet fever and three
cases of diphtheria in Ottawa, DR.. w.
H. Pike. the city health officer, stated
today The report of Dr. Pike made
to the city council on Wednesday
night showed that during the past
month fourteen cases of diphtheria
and eight of scarlet fever were re-
ported here. This caused many peo-
pie to believe that these cases pre-
vailed throughout the city at the pres
ent time,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
DAUGHTER3 3OF CHERRY
MINE HERO AND MALE
FRIEND HELD AS VAGS

Dixon, Dec. 9.-Frances Clelland,
II, of Peoria, who claimed to be the
daughter of William H. ClelIand one
of the heroes of the Cherry Mine dis
aster, was released from custody by
the Lee county sheriff last night af-
ter having been arrested in an empty
box car at Nelson in the company of
William Parker, 81, also of Peoria.
The two were found in an intoxicated
condition by Northwestern agents,
and said they had climbed in the box
car at Peoria Wednesday night after
an orgy. Two bottles of moonshine
were found in the car with them.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
DEER ROAMS FARMS
OF GRUNDY COUNTY

A deer continues to haunt residents
of Grundy county, First seen last Fri
day at two Erienna township farms. 1t
again yesterday at the home
Of James Williams in Goodfarm town
ship,
It was first seen in a flock Of sheep,
They became friohtened and scatter
ed Yesterday the animal tried to
mingle with a herd Of Angus cattle,
which chased 1t away. 1t leaped the
fence and headed southeast,
Saturday and Sunday 1t was seen in
Norman and WaupoHsee townships by
Dan Smith and Il. h. Benson, An eff
fort is being made to discover
whether the deer is a wild specimen
or one that has strayed from some
park or preserve.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
ROB |. c. MAIL TRAIN
FOURTH TIME IN YEAR

Cairo, H. Dec. 9.-The mail car of
Illinois Central passenger train No, 2
was robbed between Chicago and
Centralia some time last night for the
fourth time in about nine months. De
tails of the robbery are lacking. The
train was enroute from Chicago to
Florida nnintS
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
Surprise on Mrs. Gauf.

was very pleasantly surprised last
evening by number of her friends
when they gathered at her home to
help her celebrate her birthday. The
evening was spent in playing cards
and the prizes were awarded to Mrs.
Gaul and Mrs John Sherman. Fol
lowing the entertainment chop suey
luncheon was served to the guests.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
1000 IRISH PRISONERS
FREED FROM PRISON

Belfast, Dec 9.--The 500 iuterned
men in the Ballykinler camp were re-
leased today under the amnesty proc
iamation and left for their homes
amid scenes of enthusiasm. Soldier
songs were freely chorused at the
railway station and the car windows
of the trains bearing away the re
leased men were ablaze with the
Sim Fein tri-color.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
EX-ARMY SURGEON DIES
IN ELECTRIC CHAIR

Richmond Va. Dec. 9--Dr. Wilmer
Amos Hadley, former army surgeon
and ranchman, was put to death in the
electric chair in the state peuitentiary
early today for the murder of his wife.
Mrs. Sue Tinsley Hadley, in Novem-
Der. 1918. Prison attendants declared
Hadley went to his death calmly.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
WALL ST. DYNAMITE
SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

Omaha, Neb, Dec 9--Polico last
night arrested a man whose name was
given as Mike Stinc as suspect in
connection with the Wall street ex-
plosion Sept. r., 1920, when a large
number Of persons were killed An
unsigned communication to the police
led to the arrest
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
BRIDGE HEARING TO
COME UP WEDNESDAY

The hearing on the petition to com
pei the c. o. & p. railway TO abandon
their bridge over the Fox river, and
to erect new structure will be held
before a representative of the Com
merce Commission in Chicago on
Wednesday morning, December IA,
at 10 o'clock.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
VICTIM OF MOTOR
cops BULLET dies
Today I'M HOSPITAL
Chicago, Dec. 9-The first death resulting
from violence in the stock yards strike was reported
this morning. George Pile 35 years of age, la
borer died in the county
hospital of guns $ h o t
wounds received on We'd

nOSplIdl OF 8 u II S n 0 {
wounds received on We'd
nesday night. The police state that
Pile was shot by a motorcycle police
man after he had thrown several
bricks at the officer.
Swift and Company asserted that
173 former employees appeared for
work this morning and were given
their old jobs. Armour and Company
stated many old men were returning
and that the situation in their west
ern plants was improving daily.
Dennis Lane, secretary of the butch
er workmen's union stated that $4,000
men were out in the various packing
centers and that the strike is 100 per
cent effective.
Roting Spreads to Other Cities.
Chicago, Dec 9.--(By the A. P)--
Extra precautions to prevent recur
renee of disorders were taken by
authorities in several of tne large
packing centers of the middle west
today following the spread of riotinr
here by strike sympathizers to other
towns. The first violence of the
strike here on Wednesday was follow
ed by outbreaks in East St. Louis and
Omaha.
Seven women were arrested in East
st Louis for participating in demon
stration and a fifteen months OH
baby was wounded when a volev 81
shots was fired into the house OF q
packing house employe in Omaha
Parade In Kansas City.
A parade Of striking plant emploves
was to be held in Kansas City this af-
lternoon. Union headquarters an
nounced the purpose of the parade
was to show by actual count, how
many Of the men were out. Seven
thousand strikers We're expected to be
in line. The outbreak here quelled
Wednesday night broke out afresh
last night after a comparatively quiet
day and police stated $50 persons
were injured including one man shot
and a score seriously injured.
An injunction against the Amalga-
mated meat cutters and butchers
workmen of America ordered that
picketing cease but according to. the
authorities it was dsregarded by the
strikers and strike sympathizers.
Moonshine liquor was said to be
big factor in the fight here.
Prohib SIueths In District.
Twenty prohibition enforcement Of
ficers are working in the area about
the stock yards hunting for moon
shine stills. This action was taken
following reports that even tho the
saloons were closed at the beginning
of the outbreak, many Of the homes in
that district have private stills. In
one house large still was found and
o barrel Of liquor emptied into the
gutter.
Snipers have made their appearance
IN the yards district here and have
added to the difficulty of controlling
the mohs Hiding in houses they fire
into the crowds and incite them to
further violence,
Morris and company issued state
ment that production In that plant Is
at normal and they are filling all
,acancies from their employment Of
fees
Dennis Lane secretary Of the
butcher workmen's union issued a
statement saying that the strike is
100 per cent effective and that 50.0oD
men are out in the different packing
Centers.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
COP AND WATCHMAN
SHOOT EACH OTHER
WHILE BANDIT FL-EES

Chicago, Dec 9.-While Policeman
James Ammons and Waterman Eu-
gene Marcus were exchanging shots
early today. each believing the other
a burglar the real thief, William kel-
ley, was making his escape Kelley,
however, fell down and fractured his
skull and was caught by another po-
liceman Ammons and Marcus each
had bullet wound in the right arm,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
HOUSE SET AFIRE BY
DEFECTIVE CHIMNEY

A defective chimney caused a small
fire yesterday afternoon about 5:45
O'Clock at the home of John Barnard,
t2S East Superior street. The fire
broke out in the living room of the
residence, close to the chimney in the
wall. Members of the Barnard family
first noticed The flames when they
smelled smoke. The fire department
was summoned and the flames were
easily extinguished, with only a nom-
inal loss,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
GOLDMAN WANTS TO
COME BACK TO u. S. A

Moscow, Russia, Dec. 9.-Emma
Goldman, anarchist, deported to Rus
sia from the United States in 1919,
has left Moscow and is believed to
be in Riga, with the intention of seek
ing permission to return to the Unit
ed States.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
M arriaee Licenses.

Daniel Thomas Burke. ottawa, le-
gal: Mary Elizabeth Whyte, Ottawa,
legal.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09
weArAER

Fair tonight and Sat
urday; rising tempera.
ture tonight.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-09

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1880
The daily Alaskan., 1921-02-08

ter hearing from several citizens the old committee was discharged and a new Committee appointed to take up the matter with the Home Power Co. The Mayor appointed on this new committee O. F. Curtisj M. E Rogers and M. Goding. O4 motion off Curtis 1t was voted to appoint 6 citizen representative of the Coun- ell and to ask the Home Power Co. to appoint a second member these two to appoint @ third and this com mittee to work with the Councils committee in the Negotiations. This combined committee will report it's findings at the next Council meet- ing.
 The Mayor appointed Howard Ash leY as the Councils repreeentative on that committee.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-02-08
COUNCIL IS STILL OH THE LIGHT
 PROBLEM

The Town Council met in regular session last night at 500 P. M. Mayor <. J. Shaw was in the chair and all the councilmen pI esent. A body 0. townbmen Clso was present to see what dispoduon would be made of the light problem.
 Routine business marked the open ing of the session unSil the item of committees came up; when L. C.. Gauit the Ch'n of the Select commit tee made his report. Mayor Shaw had, received a letter in the after noon stating that the Home Powel Company would turn on the lights until a satisfactory arrangement could be made. This letter was read. The Home Power Co also stated to the Mayor that e proposi- ton would be presented at the Cour oil meeting by the Home Power Con pany. This proposition came a lit tIe late but was read. It stated that the Home Power Co. rejected the Councils proposal but would agree to give 66-60w. lamps and 7-10OW. lamps for Broadway for a flat rate of $10O.00 Per month. Ii would also fit up big lights on Broa way and light them for the months of August Sept. and Oct. for S25 month extra. Iuasmuch as there was 8 difference of opinion as to just what the proposal of the Home PowqT Co. meant in minimum rate and no repreBentatiYe of the Home Power Co. was there to give infor- nation on the subject, it was de cided to let the matter rsst until the next meeting of the Council.
 NeaT the dose of the session af-
The daily Alaskan., 1921-02-08
DyneS' Tour Guide Of S.E Alaska
 OffThe Press

The issue of this guide and di- rectory of Southeastern Alabka is one of the most complete thus far published. It is mine of informa- 't1on for the tourists and will be of grea: value to residents of the Southeastern section.
 The tours outlined in the book are actual trips taken by the pub- fishers of the guide and are authen- tic and reliable.
 The guide gives a good description of Skagway with good illustrations of the town and many near by inter esting riaces to be seen by the tour istB. The Golden North hotel has S full page with cuts. The nam es of Ill the rasidents of Skagway are contained in it. Keller Broth CTS have the guide for sale. Call and see it and arrange to take one home with you.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-02-08
Princess Mary Is
 Due Wednesday

According to cable adyice receiy- ed late today by Hal Johnston To- cab agent for the c. P. R. the Princess Mary will arrive in this port WednBeday night. 1. The despatch states that she has twenty five passengers for this port and 12 tons of freight. MT. Johns ton say thatt she will sail for the South soon after ghe has discharged her freight.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-02-08

TEs Estebeth arrived in port to- day about neon with mail from s2utLcastern Alaska. No boats having arrived in Juneau from the south with mail connecting with the Estebeh; cut her off with mail frcIa the south and this will ar rive on the Princess Mary tomorrow
 SEe will Sail tonight at LIP. N.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-02-08

A LIBERAL reward will be paid fur the Recovery of a Black Silk HaLd Bag,- lost between Moore's Wrarf and the Movies, if re- :urLed to the Daily Alaskan offic
The daily Alaskan., 1921-02-08

Read Rex Beachs " Winds or Chance. His latest novel which deals in particular with pioneer day In Skagway and Dyea.
 Keller Brothers has it.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-02-08

After the show. Hot Red SnapD5i Fot reef Boullion. Hot Clam Tsa, and Fresh Raw Olympia Oyster COG t'i,s at Keuers' fountain.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-01-27

oai.h Quarterly Conference ~ the
hesnDnife Brethren la
Christ Church.

The fourth quarterly conferences
llil convene At fhs Mennonite
rsthren IN Christ church January
;. 80 and 81 with Presiding Elder
" J. Carmichael 10 eharss. The Rev.
81. Carmichael Will preach al 3
felOck on Saturday sgening: also
ianday morning at IA O'clock and
o'clock IN the evening
On Monday evening the regular
business session OF tbs church viii
- held. this being the last quarterly
convention before the converting Of
he annual conference the last Of
february. the business affairs OF the
hsreh ~iii be- closed for the year and
ls~ officers elected. also delegates
o the annual conference which con
ssnss a. Granger. Wash.
The public IL cordially invited 10
ttend Theses services.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-01-27

Beginning with the new year th'
yliiags OF Filer abolished tho old
sntiqaated method OF collecting
water rent. dog tar. pool, dray. eiee-
rte wiring aud other licenses. from
persons on the street and making a
iOuse. toulouse canvass therefor.
Water rent; Statements will be
nailed 10 patrons on the first OF each
Month. showing the amount due. !
viii be- IN the village office 10 re-
seiye payments on the fifth and
sixth Of each month. except Ia case
,ne ~ these dates comes ON Sunday.
whom I ~iii remain In the office ON
The seventh
Penalty for payment; As pro
sided Ia Ordinance No. ~. water
viii bs turned or and penalty OF
70 90. together with the amount due
'or all unpaid service. shall BIO paid
,efore Il will be- turned on again.
All persons requiring license. per
nits. etc. must obtain the same be-
orc starting 10 operate.
elite L. ID. ALLEN.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-01-27
NOTICE To PATRONS OF
THE RURAL Hi0H SCHOOL.

Ia order TO provide the necessary
shop vors'' Tor ths high school stu.
dsnts. pAtfens are requested 70 ar
range with The itarai hish school
about making chicken eoopa. feeders
cater. hssasstss. feed racks. bee,
sacks. sse, u patrons will furnish
tbs lumber Tor saeh thinss. tho pa
pills Under the direction % the man
asi srainiss department will do the
wofk tree. Aas.