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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-30


Friday, Feb. I Is our ncNt moot
ing and bcHidcS our monthly business
meeting, II will also be a social meet
ing as big surprise is being planned
for all members who attend
Tho party OF January 2tst was u
grand success about 90 mombcrs and
their friends being present to enjoy
the occasion.
There will bC no third Friday social
in February, or March, but tho soclals
will be resumed again after Easter.
All visiting members arc welcome.
Pueblo Wilbur Camp No, 23l1 met in
regular session Monday evening with a
good many In attendance. We have
already seen an increase In our at
tendance owing to tho change in halls.
Tho usual business was attended to
and one candidate Initiated We were
disappointed in not having NciEhbor
Mcin with us MS We expected hut the
rcfrcshmCnts Of leo cream and cake
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
SKIRTS TO Be TEN
INCHES FROM GROUND

Chicago, Sept SGay enbroderies
on dark frocks. lacy effects for even
ing wear and striking color combina-
tOns with skirts down to ten inches
from the ground will be character
istic Of winter styles for women, ac-
cording to the Fashion Art League
of America Gowns viii be fashion
ed after the lines Of the figure, but
not form fitting, the league announc-
ed. Sleeves will be tight from shoul-
der to elbow, with decided flare be-
low.
The new styles will be displayed at
the annual convention of the league
next week when 5000 buyers are ex-
pected to attend the exhibit.
THE day Of following fashions like
a flock of sheep is ever" Ala Ripley,
president OF the league. said. WON
en- in America are women of affairs
and our fashions must appeal to the
conservative taste contrary to the
edicts of Paris, which demand that
costumes be created for the actress
and demimonde.'
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
EYES BADLY BURNED
BY WHETEWASR

Narrowly escaping total blindness,
the friends of James Verone, $40
Madison St, an employe of the Col
onial Chocolate Shop are today con
graduating him on the recovery Of
his sight, after serious accident yes
terday Nerone was whitewashing
the basement of the store, and was
working with pump in the lime mix
ture of the whitewash The pump
slipped, throwing the hot lime over
his face and into his eyes.
His cries summoned fellow en-
ployes, who seeing his plight sum
moned DR.. w. H. Jameson. The in
jured man was totally blind for a
time After washing off his eyes the
physician led him to his Office, few
doors down the street, where he ap-
piled first aid remedies, Verons was
then removed to Ryburn Hospital.
Today the unfortunate man had suf-
ficiently recovered his sight enough
to walk unescorted thru the streets,
although his burns are Of a very
serious nature. While his sight may
be impaired by the burns, he will not
be blinded.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
MADE TWO PREVIOUS
ATTEMPTS TO RAzE
BUILDING
POLICE LACK CLEWS
RAVt FAIRLY GOOD DESCRIPTION
OF TORCH FlEND WHO HAS
TERkoRIzED CITY, BUT so FAR
HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO LAND
THEIR MAN IN THE TOLLS.

After two previous unsuccessful at
tempts to Burn large two-story barn
owner by William Hemmerle at the
rear of his premises. ll24 WaInu.
street, 0ttawa's ilrebug, who durlnS
the past year has caused thousands Of
dollars worth of fire destruction, sue
CCeded early this morning in reducing
the large structure to mass OF
smolderng embers, causing loss
said by tiremcn today to be apprcXi
mately $500, Discovery of the lire
was noi made until the building was n
mass Of roaring flames and when it
was tco late to save any portion OF
the barn.
That the blaze Is none other than
the work of an inCendiary who has
been causing much havCc in the city
for months gone by is almost due
TO tie fact that the liemmerle barn
on two previous occasions had been
set on fire At both Of those times
the flames We're discovered in enough
time that the building might be saved.
but although man was positively
seen fleeing from the building after
he had applied the brand several
weeks back, authorities failed to find
any clew which might lead to the ar
rest and conviction of the incendiary
and which might have brought an end
to such fires.
Six weeks ago another attempt was
made to destroy the barn during the
wee small hours Of the morning. But
luckily members CT the Hemmerle
family discovered the flames, and as
quick response was made by the de-
partment the flames were eXtinguish.
cd. Then three weeks later the sec
ond attempt was made to burn the
barn. At that time a man was seen
fleeing from the building but some
how or other escaped all detection.
Again the fire was extinguished with
only a nominal loss
Not suspectiug that the incendiary
would make the third attempt to de-
stroy their barn, members of the
Hemmerle family had no thought Of
their menace when they were awak
ened this morning about 2:15 o'clock
and were astonished to find that the
structure was entirely enveloped iii
flames. At that time it was entirely
tCo late to save any portion of it, but
the department was summoned
Besides the barn, a wagon, several
sets OF harness and a small quantity
of grain were burned a large shep,
herd dog which was chained inside
the barn is believed to have been
freed by the frebug before he applied
the torch.
According to statements made this
morning by members Of the police
been found
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
CHURCH DIGNITARIES
AT CLEVELAND RITES

Cleveland, Ohio, Sept .S--Five arch
bishops, twenty-five bishops. three
mitred abb0ts, a dozen monsign0rs
and about 500 priests from Cleveland
and nearby dioceses attended the in
stalation ceremonies OF Right Rev.
Joseph SChrembs, formerly bishop Of
Toledo, Ohio, as the fifth bishop Of
the Catholic diocese Of Cleveland to-
day The service was held in St
Johns cathedral and was in charge yf
Archbishop Henry Moeller of CinC'H-
natl
Bishop Schremhs succeeds John p.
Farrelly who died in Knoxville, Tenn.
in February
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
STOLE MONEY WITH
WHICH To PURCHASE
SUIT Of CLOTHES
YOUTH ALSO ACCUSED OF STEAL
ING WATCH BELONGING TO
MAN WHOSE HOME HE RAN
SACKED-CAPTuRED I'M OGLES-
BY.

Claiming that he purchased a suit
of clothing with money he stole from
the home of William Kneebone, an
Oglesby bachelor, William Downs,
was locked in the county Jail today,
bound over to the grand jury on a
burglary charge. Downs who is II
years of age, is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Downs of Oglesby.
The amount of money Downs stole
from the KneebOne dome, is claimed
by the defendant to have been $45.
but is said by Kneebone to have been
more than s100 The officers have re-
covered a valuable gold watch, which
Downs took at the time of the robbery
The burglary was committed last
Thursday morning, while Kneebone
was at work, Downs was arrested by
the Oglesby police on Tuesday, After
a grilling he confessed to the robbery
Downs worked in Dixon, but eight
months ago, he returned to Ogleshy
He has not been working since then
To Try Booze Violators.
All vioators of the gaming ant
search and seizure laws against whom
information has been filed in the
County Court by States Attorney
Kelly will go on trial the latter par
Of this month. A Jury has beer
called for September 10 at 1880 Oc!ocl
in the County Court. and all crimina
cases on the docket have been set fol
| trial at this time.
The criminal docket is a very large
one. including cases which have beer
started by the county prosecutor.
against many la Sale, ottawa, Peru
Marseilles. Streator and other Law
violatOrs. While many of the viOlator'
of the gambling laws. or of the prol1i
bition laws pleaded guilty and paid
heavy fines. when the informations
We're filed against them. number
posted bonds. and signified their in
tentions of contesting the cases. Some
interesting hearings are expected tc
take place during the trials.
In addition to these trials. several
men are TO he arraigned on charges
of wife abandonment. while others are
to be tired on serious charges prefer
red against them by girls.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
ONE MORE THURSDAY
HALF HOLIDAY FOR
LOOP STORE CLERKS
TODAY LAST OF "REGULARS"-
NEXT WEEKS CLOSING TO BE
FOR COUNTY FAl r, WHICH
GETS UNDER WAY TUESDAY
MORNING.

Employees and owners of La Sale
county business houses enjoyed theiI
last Thursday half holiday of the sum
mer season today Employees Of OF
taWa business houses, however are
more fortunate than those in tht
other towns, as on next Thursday al
IL O'Clock the city will lock the doors
of all mercantile establishments tJ
celebrate Ottawa day at the La Sale
county fair.
With several big picnics and numcr
Gus small ones on. the county turned
out today to celebrate their last hal.
holiday in an appropriate fashion
More traffic was observed in the
downtown streets this afternoon thar
on any Thursday since the half day
closing was put mot effect.
However, the traffic today was by
no means great enough to coneest the
streets or to make the crossings uu
safe for pedestrians.
Starved Rock State park was flleC
with pleasure seekers this afternoon
in spite of the cool weather and &
threatening sky which was heavy witt
clouds.
Business men generally feel that tn
Thursday afternoon half day closing
during the summer months is a very
good investment, and that they have
been well repaid for the vacation pc
riods in the excellent service thei,
employees rendered them during tn
latter part Of the week, The shol
rest period given them has been en-
joyed to the full advantage by botl
the employers and employees
Some talk was heard of closing tn,
stores on Wednesday instead o
Thursday for the county fair Thi
plan was abandoned when the bil
dollar day was planned which will b.
held in ottawa next Wednesday.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
UNABLE TO OBTAIN
BIDS ON HILL FILL
CITY WILL Do JOB
NO ONE WANTING DIRT CON
TRACT, COUNCIL MAKES AR
RANGEMENTS FOR COMPLET
ING TASK AND SAVE MONEY.

Inability to secure even one bid for
backflling the South Side retaining
wall last night put the city face to
face with the only one other alter
natiye--doing the work itself, Let
tings were advertised for 1880 o'clock
but when Clerk Curtis reported no
bids had been received the cOunC !
decided to 20 aheaG and do the work
itself The prospect OF saving large
sums on the job gave added color to
the last minute plan for having the
city make the fill.
20" Ready to Proceed.
Commissioner Edward Dougherty
who spent yesterday in Chicago, was
informed by G, B, & @. officials that
the railway had all its materials on
hand ready to proceed with the Goose
Creek bridge This means that Con
tractor Oltendorff can proceed at once
with his task of diverting the ornery
little stream to the new course plan
ned by Public Engineer Farnsworlh.
The contract will require six weeks or
two months to complete.
To Repaint Parking stalls"
Commissioner Dana Palmer an
nounced that he had ordered what
purpCrted to be wearproof paint for
re-marking auto stalls in conformity
with the merchants parking plans.
The stalls were laid out some weeks
ago, but since then the paint has been
DESTROYED. until now the markings are
barely visible.
Wait to Contract City Lines.
The mayor informed his colleague
that no new developments had oC.
CURED in the administration plans
for removing two sections-one east
of Green street, in East Ottawa, an
one north and south Of Courtnav
street, along the Ivy Way. He gave
it as his opinion that the East Sid
subdivision could not be taken frCm
the city because it was plated into
lots, but the South Side section, he
said could be withdrawn just as soon
as R. c Hit, the majority property
owner in the district. filed a formal
petition with the council The eXecu
tive said Mr.. Hit had consented t.
do this, but had not gotten around to
presenting the petition as yet Tho
purpose of the withdrawal is to save
the city and property owners large
sums which will be assessed to pave
connecting links with the new fede al
highway now being constructed east
and west of town.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
BRITISH ANSWER TO
De VALERA SUGGESTS
PARLEY AT IvERNESS
Inverness, Scotland Sept S-Oficial conhrma-
ton that the British cabinets reply to the latest note
from Eamonn de Valera, Irish leader, which was

dispatched to Dublin last
night, invites representa-
tives Of the Sim Fein to
a further conference, was given here
today.
The British cabinet suggested a con-
ference be held in Inverness Septem-
Der 20, to ascertain how the associa-
tion Of Ireland and the British empire
can best be reconcied with the Irish
national aspirations.
The reply written by Lloyd George
says
Government by consent of the gov
erned is the basis OF the British con-
stitution, but we cannot accept as the
basis OF a practical conference an in
depreciation thereof which would COM
nit us to any demand you might pre-
sent, even to that of the republic"
MIR. Lloyd George says he cannot
believe a refusal to enter into con-
ference would mean Reputation of
allegiance to the crown and that if
Mr. de Valera's real objections is a
fear that the British proposals offer
less than liberty to ireland that mat
ter can be discussed in the conference,
if held.
Report invitation Extended.
London. Sept. S.-Reports that the
message sent to Irish republican
leaders following the meeting of the
British cabinet at Inverness yester-
day was an invitation to Eamonn de
Valera to send delegates to a confer
ence to be held on Sept. 20 on condi-
ton that ireland should remain with
in the empire were printed by several
newspapers here today. Those news
papers which commented editomally
on these reports express satisfaction
that the door to peace has been lett
open.
Tension Is Released
Inverness, Scotland, Sept S-Ten-
sion over the Irish question is over
for the time being now that the Brit
ish cabinets reply to Eamonn de Va
lera is we'll on its way to Dublin.
Members of the cabinet who attended
yesterdays meeting have split up in
different directions pending the re-
ceipt CT the Irish leaders reioinder
Lord Birkenhead, Austen Chamber
lain, Thomas j. MacNamara, Stanley
Baldwin and Sir Alfred Mond return
ed to London last night
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
BODIES OF FOUR DEAD
AIRMEN LEAVE w. VA.

Charleston, w Va, Sept S.-The
bodies of the four aviators who last
Saturday lost their lives in the noun.
tain district of Nicholas county when
the army airplane in which they were
riding fell, were sent home today,
Those of Lieutenants Harry L. Speck
and w. S. Fitzpatrick were started
for Medford, Oregon, that of Sergeant
Arthur r. Brown for Kentucky, and
private Walter B. Howard's for San
Francisco The bodies arrived here
yesterday having been placed on a
special train at Swiss, where they
were taken from Summervlle on a
motor truck.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
FILTRATION BRIDE
Of MANY ALIASES IS
SUED FOR DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF FAILED TO LEARN
ANYTHING ABOUT WOMAN WON
IN PARK RoMANcE-SAYS SHE
AsSCoNDED WITH HIS $500.

Suing simply as a resident of Ia
Sale conuty, and refusing thru his at
! torneys to make public his place OF
residence, Earl s Wul2en has asked
an annullment of his marriage to Ber
tha Wulzen, alias Bertha Eagen, alias
| Bertha Tell alias Bertha Weet2el. The
marriage was contracted November D.
1910, in Chicago, when Wulzen claims
he was but Is years OF age.
His bill which was filed in the Cir
cult Court yesterday alleges that the
wedding ceremony was performed
when he did not know the residence,
family, occupation or reputation of
his bride. The courtship and meet.
ings between the couple took place he
alleges on the streets and in the parks.
The complainant claims that the
day following the wedding. he gave
the defendant $3.50 to furnish fiat
they had rented, Mrs Wul2en he al.
l2ges absconded, taking the money
with her.
He makes charges against Mrs. Wut-
zen's reputation, alleging that she is
the mother of son, born out Of we'd
lock two years before he married her
He claims that he knew nothing Of the
son until after the marriage ceremony
Wulzen will be represented in his
suit. by Attorneys Buffers & Clark.
He is not listed in the county direct
ory as a resident of La Sale county,
Leaves $5,4o0 Estate.
A petition for letters Of admins
tration in the estate of the late Mrs
Elizabeth Holmes of Streator. who
died at her home in that city on AUG.
%, was fled in the Probate Court to-
day Mrs. Holmes left an estate val.
ued at 5,4C0 and consisting of a resi-
dence worth $4,000 and personal proT-
crty worth $4,000 As she died with
out making a will, her only son, Oscar
v Holmes, will inherit the property
Mrs. Schmidts Estate Filed.
A petition for letters of admins
tration in the estate of the late Mrs.
Paulina Schmidt, who died at her
home in this city Aug. 80, was filed
for probate today. Mrs Schmidt left
real estate valued at $500 and per-
sonal property worth $3400
Her son, William f. Schmidt, and
her daughter, Mrs Julia G. Wiley,
are the only heirs. Mrs Wiley has
been appointed the administrative
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
BRITISH UNEMPLOYED
CLASH WITH Boobies

London. Sept S.-Demonstration by
the unemployed were held in many
places thruout England yesterday. At
Bristol where a crowd attacked the
building board of guardians and clash
ed with the police. In the struggle
banners were broken and a red flag
was cOnfscated by the police. Finally
large body of constables dispersed
the crowd Windows in hundred
shops were smashed. In Liverpool
an encounter with police, unemployed
workers presented to the council a
ten minute ultimatum threatening that
at expiration of the time they would
not be responsible for the consequent
ces The lord mayor assured the lead
ers that plan would be formulated
for finding work.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
AUTOMOBILES TOP
LIST Of OFFENDERS
IN POLICE courts
TRAFFIC LAW VIOLATIONS AND
DRUNKs KEPT COPS BUSY DUR
ING AUGUST, WHEN THIRTY.
ONE ARRESTS WERE MADE AND
S11o IN FINES COLLECTED.

Nine automobile speedsters, or vio'
lators of the traffic laws in some man.
ner other than fast driving, were
yanlled into the police courts and
forced to pay fines during August. ac
cording to the monthly report Of CHIEF
of Police James Grove read last night
at the regular meeting Of the city
council.
A total Of thirty-one arrests were
made by the department and fines cot
lected amounted to $110. A goodly
portion OF those falling into the stern
hands Of the law we're charged will
common or house variety Of drunken
ness.
City's Health improved.
Last traces of the smallpox and in
fantile paralysis epidemics have been
obliterated and the city is quit
healthy right now, according to the
monthly report Of DR. w A. Pike.
Two cases of typhoid, however, ana
two of scarlet fever remain to keep
the department busy enforcing quar-
antine rules on those afflicted with
the two diseases The typhoid cases
are the first to be reported this year
and are said to be mild forms Of the
malady.
Other Departmental Reports.
Street Superintendent Costello had
an active month during August, his
department making much headway in
repairing streets, alleys and side
walks, The expenses for operating
his branch of the municipal govern.
ment ran up TO $3S34O during tha
thirty-day period just closed.
Ten fires, with total loss Of s.
for the whole bunch, We're reported
by Chief Joe BOissenin
Gas tests, according to the city
sealer, were O X.
$j,S7775 in due Contractor Often
dorff for work completed on the South
Side retaining wall according to esti-
mates presented the council by Engi
neer George l.. Farnsworth About
that much more awaits the contractor
at the completion of the job.
Receipts, according to the city
treasur, We're $S7,152.74 for the month
and expenditures $11553.14, leaving a
balance in the eXchequer Of $50 ,59959.
Plumbing Inspector Wilson reported
S3S in fees collected.
The pay roll amounted to $16,SSI26.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
CHICAGO TO START
BUILDING PROGRAM

Chicago. Sept. S.4--The immediate
employment OF about $4,000 men here
and the starting of $100000,000 worth
OF construction work seemed assured
today as a result Of the wage decision
handed down yesterday by Judge X.
NJ Lands, arbiter in the builders
controversy.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
REDS EXECUTE 81
ALLEGED PLOTTERS

Riga, Letvoia, Sept. S.--Sixty-one
persons have been executed by the
Bolsheviki being charged with partici.
pating in recent Petrograd plot. ac.
cording to the official list printed in
the Pravda of Petrograd. Among
those put to death were sixteen
women, most of whom were accused
of renting rooms to or otherwise
sheltering male participants in the
plot
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
SOVIETS BAR ALLIED
RELIEF WORKERS

Moscow, Sept. S.--The soviet gov
ernment has declined to permit the
international Russian relief commits
sion recently appointed by the allied
supreme council to investigate condl
tions in Russia preparatory to aiding
in famine relief.
The note dismissed the entire pro-
pcsal of the supreme council as un
thinkable and designed to give Rus,
into its affairs.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
SEPTEMBER REPORT
BOOSTS CORN VEL 2

Washington, Sept. S.-The corn crop
which suffered a prospective loss Of
91.000,000 bushels in July made a
gain of 154,O0O,O00 bushels during
August over the forecasts last month
the indicated production from the
September 1 condition being 3,1SSG,-
000000 bushels. The condition of corn
in Illinois September l. was 81 with
an estimated production of 325.952,000
bushels.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
PUSH WORK ON NEW
WALL AROUND JAIL

Work is progressing nicely en- TIC
new fireproof brick garage which i.
being erected back of the sheriti's
residence and on the new wall around
the county Jail yard. The new wall
is to be of brick, six feet high, and OF
a design that prisoners cannot scale
when it is necessary to give them an
airing. The new garage is to be
large enough TO hold two automobiles.
Sinnott Brothers have the contract
for erecting both structures.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
Entertains at Sisters.

Miss Frances Hellman entertained
twenty guests at very pleasant par
ty which was held last night at the
home Of her sister. Mrs. Chris Far
rell, on Mulberry street The young
people played cards and danced until
late hour, when light refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
CAMP GRANT BUILDINGS
BRING d CTS. ON DOLLAR

Rockford, ILL.,. Sept Buildings
which cost the government S2.500,
labor included, were sold at Camp
Grant today fer as 10 was 40 cents on
the dollar Six hundred buildings and
their equipment and salyaged army
supplies are being sold at auction.
The sale attracted between $500 and
5000 people.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
Yellow Bus Co. lncorporated

Springfield, Sept S.-Application
for authority to operate in the city of
Streator and vicinity was made to
the Illinois Commerce Commission to-
day by the Streator Yellow Bus Co.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
STATE TO PAVE IT'S
MILES OF HIGHWAY

Springfield, Sept. S.-Work on 175
miles of hard roads, scattered thruout
the state will be offered to contractors
early in october.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
The Nth Decree.

Some women are so modest they
won't even change a tire when any.
body is looking.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-08
WEATHER

Increasing eloudIness,
with possibly showers to-
night or Friday; warmer