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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
HELD FOR SUPPLYING
ARMS TO SINN FEM

New York. Sept. 27.-Charged with
conspiracy to supply arms to the Sim
Fein in Ireland and instruct the re-
cipients in their use, George Gordon
ROrke of Washington was held in
bond today for a preliminary hearing
before United States Commissioner
Hitchcock. Rorke, a commission deal
er in fire arms was arrested at hotel
last night on instructions from attor-
ney General Daugherty's Office He
had come to New York in response to
subpoena directing him to appear to-
morrow before a federal grand jury
in Jersey City which is seeking to
learn how 595 riot guns alleged to
have been intended for the Sim Fein
found their way into the bunkers of
the steamer East Side last June.
Three other men are involved with
ROrke in the conspiracy charge and
their early arrest was predicted by
federal authorities Rorke is speci
fically charged with having purchased
seven machine guns from the auto
ordinance company of New York IN
furtherance of the alleged conspiracy.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
G. A. R. DRAWS UP LAST
WILL AND TESTAMENT

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept 27,-Mem
bers of the Grand Army of the Re
public. realizing that the organization
is growing old; are planning that dur
ing the ffty'fifth annual encampment
now being held here, arrangements
shall be made for the final disposition
of the property Of the order a.
Frank NJ. Sterrett of Troy, Ohio, is
said TO Nave ready for presentation al
one OF the business sessions, probably J
today a resolution which would pro,
vide for what he termed the last VIII
and testament of the G. A. r.
Provision would be made for dis
position Of the property of the Grand
Army when the last members are
gone.
Although the encampment started
informally Sunday, the first business
session was not held until today.
While the veterans are meeting Il
number of allied organizations will
also be in session. The Sons of Vet
Grams will open their fortieth annual
encampment. The WOmans Relief
Corps will hold its first business ses
sion. The Union Prisoners of Wa!
organization will meet and the Sons
of Veterans Auxiliary will be in ses.
sion.
The annual parade will be held to.
morrow.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
DEMAND RECEIVER
Be APPOINTED FOR
STREATOR COMPANY.
HEARSE AND BODY COMPANY, A
$4,000 CONCERN, MUST DE-
FEND ACTION STARTED BY
CREDITOR-CAN'T MEET PAY
ROLL.

A bill was filed in the circuit court
this morning by Ernest H. Sauer, OF
Streator asking that a receiver be
appointed for the Streator Hearse &
Body Co., corporation. The com.
pany, according to the bill. was fore,
ed to close down on Sept, "a.
The concern is incorporated for
$4,000 and according to the com
plainant has sold stock in the sum Of
$60,300 Inability to secure orders,
for hearses and auto bodies is said to
be responsible for their alleged in
ability to make a success financially.
Mr.. Sauer claims the company has
assets worth approximately 100000,
and debts in the sum of $500
He alleges that at the present time
they have 500 in the bank, and that
on Sept. q, they owed payroll OF
Sl65 and owe the company three
days additional time, for the days
they worked from Sept q, until they
closed.
He claims that the factory employs
35 men when they worked on bodies
and hearses, but that unable to Sc
cure orders they started making tops
and employed but ten workmen. The
was Incorporated in May,
1919
Mr. Sauer claims that the concern
is indebted to him in the sum Of
$34306
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
WARNING IS ISSUED
AGAINST SPREAD Of
SCARLE TINA GERM
OEMlC UNLESS CLOSE WATCH
is KEPT ON DISEASE-CASES
FOUND IN THREE PARTS OF
CITY.

The discovery of three new cases of
scarlet fever and case of diphtheria
in Ottawa within twenty-four hours
caused the health authorities to be-
come alarmed today. The disease
broke out in different sections of the
city, which looked as though the kid
dies of Ottawa had been generally ex-
posed to the malady.
One case appeared at the home OF
r. A Lynch, 404 State street One of
the children of the family is Ill
Harry Westcott Jr is another scar
let fever victim, at his home, 80 w est
Superior street
The, third case appeared at the
home of foreign family named Libau
In the National Plate district.
All three of the homes have been
placed under strict quarantine. Dr..
issued a warning to all residents OF
Ottawa, urging that all sick children
be isolated until their illness was
definitely Diagnosed He stated that
with the general precautiOn and care
there was little danger of a further
spread Of the disease.
Previous to the discovery of the
three new cases, three Ottawa homes
were under scarlet fever quarantine.
A case Of diphtheria was discovered
today at the Jackson home on Ne
braska street. One of the children of
the family is suffering of the disease
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
MINERS THRESH OUT
KANSAS COAL STRIKE

indianapolis, Sept 27--The final
show down in the two Kansas strike
cases that have been before the con
vention of the United Mine Workers
of America fer four days seemed in
sight today although many delegates
were awaiting opportunity to join in
the discussion. The vote by the con-
vention to decide whether the strik-
ers should be ordered back to work
was not expected until late in the
day and a roll call, if granted might
delay the final decision until tomor-
row.
Alexander Howat, president of the
Kansas miners. who opposed order
ing the men back to work, said he
expects to leave here tomorrow for
Columbus, Kas., appearing in court
there next Friday before beginning a
Jail sentence which he may escape
by giving bond not to call any more
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
PULLED SONS EARS;
HAS NEIGHBOR PULLED

Mrs. Kate Schuch of the National
Plate addition this morning secured
warrant for the arrest of Ely
Prosch, one of her neighbors, on a
charge of assault. Mrs. Schuch al
leges that the defendant attacked and
twisted the ear of her seven year old
son.
She told the authorities that Sun
day her little boy was sitting on the
steps of store in the little settle
ment, when the defendant, who was
passing, grabbed him by the ear, and
led him down the steps, and making
the boy so i'll, that he was forced to
spend yesterday in bed.
The trouble she alleged was the
elimination of several neighborhood
Quarrels Prosch was placed under
arrest by Deputy Sheriffs Charles
Campbell and Frank Frazier. He will
be given hearing at this after
noon.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
PUTS LAW BREAKING IS
SMALL'S PASTIME"
ON LETTER
CONTINUES ATTACK
SAYS ILLINOIS HAS ONE LAW
FOR RICH AND ANOTHER FOR
PooR-coMPARES STATEMENT
WITH CAMPAIGN ALLEGATIONS
OF LAST FALL.

Springfield, Sept. q. - lsadore
Levin, ousted secretary of the civil
service commission was arrested to-
day on charge of sending sCurrilOus
and libelous matter thru the mails.
He was held to the federal grand jury
under $1,000 bonds. On an envelope
addressed to Ellen Roarke, an examin
er for the commission, Levin is said
to have written Law breaking is
Small's pastime," LeYin's arrest
came as elimination of his bitter
arraigment of the governor following
his dismissal as secretary Of the com
mission.
Levin was arrested by C. B. Utily,
of Decatur, postal inspector. Ar
raigned before Commissioner Nas6i-
ger, Levin furnished bond which was
signed by Joseph Ferris manufact-
urer The bond was approved by Dis.
trict Attorney Knots
After arranging his bond Levin
said. "When | am charged by Knotts
a friend of c. A. Purdunn chairman
writing defamatory words in refer
ence to King Small on an envelope,
] make the comparison OF the words
"lawbreaking is Small's pastime" with
the language made during last falls
primary campaign and entered in the
mails when Oglesby managers said
the election of Small would mean that
the State treasury would be robbed.
Evidently millionaire can say any
thing he wants but poor man is call
ed on the carpet for telling the truth.
| now expect to be arrested for using
state house ink to fill my fountain
pen. This is my crime but to deliber
ately steal millions and to repeatedly
conspire to violate a law which the
Legislature refuses to repeal. is legally
and morally sound to the Small gang
Continue Treasury Probe.
Springfield, H., Sept 27.--An agree
ment for the time to argue Governor
Smalfs motion for change of venue
and the selection of a county for the
trial was the object of a conference
this afternoon between States Attor
ney Mortimer and counsel for the gov
ernor. The states attorney hopes to
have next Friday set as the date for
hearing the arguments.
Attorney General Brundage arrived
here last night and refused to disclose
any detailed plans for resuming the
treasury probe, saying the investiga-
tion has never really stopped One
object of a further inquiry, he said
was for the purpose of laying the
foundation for civil suits against Gov
crnor Small to regain from him
moneys said to have been illegally
misplaced during Mr.. Small's tenure
in office as state treasurer.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
TWO STEAM SHOVEL
CREWS MAKE DIRT
FLY ON s. SIDE Jobs
VAN BUREN, STREET AND FIRST
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS GET
WELL UNDER WAY-ExcAVA
TlON EARTH BEING USED FOR
FILL AT RETAINING WALL.

With two large paving contracts
under way South Ottawa has become
the scene of great activity during the
past week. Dirt Is flying in both sec.
tions Of the district as a result of the
Powers-ThOmpsOn Construction com
pany. successful bidders at the First
avenue letting, getting large steam
shovel and a big force of men at work
on First avenue.
Over on the Van Buren street div
sion the Goelitz Construction com
pany is making the dirt fly with an
other huge shovel and bunch of work
men, hoping. if possible, to get the
eXcavating all done before winter sets
in.
The Powers people started Their
shovel near the stand pipe and will
work north toward the other pave
ment The Goelitz company has its
shovel and labor crew on the east end
of Glover street
Supply Dirt for Hill.
Dirt taken from the cuts for both
the Van Buren, street and First ave,
nue. jobs will be used by Public En-
gineer George L. Farnsworth to make
the huge fill between the hill and
South Side retaining wall. Teams yes
terday were set at work hauling the
material for this fill and will continue
at the task k until the grade is brought
up to level.
Enough dirt will be available to
complete the fill. according to Engi.
neer FarnSwOrth, with enough left
over to use on the ravine in the Van
Buren, street Improvement.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
ORCHESTRA CHIEF DIES
IN AUTOMOBILE CRASH

Aurora, Ill.,, Set. 27.-One man was
fatally hurt and three others We're in.
iured last night in an automobile col
lision on Roosevelt road at the But.
terteld crossing north of Napervillc,
III. The accident happened when a
truck coming out of side road ran
into touring car in which four
musicians making up the Masca
orchestra were driving from Chicago
to Aurora to play at a dance in the
East High school The dead:
Joe Masca orchestra leader, died at
Oak Park hospital.
The injured:
Charles Fursch, Chicago possible
internal injuries, at Oak Park hospi-
tai
William Ehine, Chicago, cut about
head and body. Taken home.
Fred Ferguson, Chicago, bruised a.
bout abdoman and legs.
The Masca orchestra is we'll known
truout northern Illinois as it has fire.
Quently toured this section to fill
dance engagements.
The orchestra was to play in OF
tawa on Friday evening of this week
at a dance at Armory C. According
to word received by the Free Trader
Journal this afternoon from l.. r.
Sawyer, of Sandwich, who was to
manage the dance. the affair will be
called off on account of the death of
the orchestra leader Mr. Sawyer
stated that he would arrange for the
dance at a later date.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
RED TROOPS CAMP
ON TURKISH BORDER

Batum, Sept. 27-,-Two divisions OF
Bolsheyik troops are reported to be
encamped on the Turkish frontier and
ready to enter Turkish territory if
the nationalists are defeated by the
Greeks. A large number of hungry
Armenians, Georgians and Kards are
here anxious to enter Turkey where
they hope to obtain food, but the
Turks are keeping the boundary well
guarded.
Anti-bolsheviki who were depOrted
from ConstantinOple and were on
their way back to Russia have jumped
over board along the Turkish coast
They declare they prefer staying in
Asia-MinOr to returning to Russia as
they fear being executed by the Boil
shevik.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
TO MEET AT PAW PAW

The Ottawa Baptist Association will
hold its annual melting at Paw Paw
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day of this week. Rev. G. r. Wood
Is moderator of the association and
will speak at the Tuesday nieht ses-
sion on "The Devotional Value OF
Miracles On Thursday afternoon a
special conference will be held or
young peoples work. The general
topic will be Training a Generation
to Worship Rev. H. c. Miller of
Aurora, Rev. G. C. Fetter of Ottawa
and Rev. L. H. Koehler of Normal
will speak. A large delegation from
the Baptist church of this city will at
tend the meetings.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
K. OF C. HIGHEST BRANCH
CONVENES IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Dignitaries of
the Roman Catholic church from al
parts Of the United States were here
today for the national convention of
the Order of Alhambra, or the major
degree of the Knights of Columbus.
Rev. Edward Landowski of Chicago
presided today at the meeting of the
priests and bishops section. under
the auspices of Boabdil caravan No, 3
OF Chicago.
Among the high officials in attend
ance are John ID. Ryan, supreme com
mander, of Buffalo, n. Y: Judge Jo-
seph P. McSweeney of Rochester, y.
Y, and A. S. Newbauer OF Albany,
y. Y.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
TRAMPS ORDERED TO
VAMOOSE OR CALABOOSE

Three vags, who no doubt were led
astray of the straight and narrow
path, and who dropped into this city
last night were given a taste of the
new "move on order, recently in
augurated by Chief of Police Ben
Ford and his men. The trio were
taken into custody in the Rock Island
freight yards, by Captain of Police
James Fox and Patrolman John Clay
ton. They were lodged in the city
Jail over night and this morning
bright and early were taken to the
eastern city limits of the city were
they were bid adieu and ordered to
keep on moving.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
LAST RITES FOR LATE
JERRY MAHER FRIDAY

The remains of the late Jerry Maher,
who died yesterday in Springfield, will
arrive in ottawa from Joliet this
evening. They will be taken from the
train directly to the family home, 4O3
E. Washington st.
The funeral service will not be held
until Friday morning, as Mr.. Maher's
daughter, Mrs. ]. F. Bolton of Long
Beach, Calf, is enroute to ottawa and
will not reach here before Thursday.
The services will be held at 9 o'clock
at st. Columbia church. Burial will
be made in the St COLUMBIA Cemetery.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
VAULTER BREAKS NECK
IN FALL FROM POLE

Galesburg, Ill, Sept, 27-Beverly
Higgason of KnoXille, ILL.,, former
Knox college star pole yaulter had his
neck broken when he fell from a tele-
phone pole on which he was working
late yesterday afternoon. He is stiH
alive but is unconscious.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
POLICE SEARCH FOR
TWO MISSING FROM
HOMES IN OTTAWA
coLoRED MAN DISAPPEARS WITH
APPARENTLY NO REASON FOR
HIS BSENCE-FEDERAL PLATE
WOMAN MAY BE VISITING WITH
KINDRED.

The police were appealed to this
morning to make search for John Ed
wards, a we'll known colored resi-
dent of South Ottawa, who myster-
iously disappeared from his home
here yesterday. A short time later
Dan Damareo, a foreigner residing in
the National Plate district, visited the
sheriff's office and asked the author
tiles to aid in search for his wife,
who disappeared from her home sew
eral days ago.
Edwards is employed as janitor
and does cleaning for several loop
firms, including the Free Trader-Jour-
nal He finishes his work about s
in the evening. Last night he did
not return home at the usual time
AS he was steady in his habits, his
wife became greatly alarmed, after
an all night vigil. Mrs. Edwards ask
ed the police to see if they could To-
cate him.
1t was learned that Edwards, who
is about so years old, left Ottawa on
1855 p. m. eastbound interurbau.
The cause of his mysterious exit is
not known.
May Be With Relatives.
Mrs. Damaroe, who is about As
years of age, disappeared from her
home in the National Plate addition
several days ago. Her husband to-
day stated that he believed she might
have gone to the home of friends or
relatives in Granville.
Sues Sulphur Lick Hotel.
A $1,000 assumpsit suit was started
in the County Court today by Arthur
w. Arentsen of Serena, a member of
the A. w. Arentsen G. Co firm, against
the Sulphur Lick Springs Co.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
FARMER PLOWS UP
$4,000 BANK LOOT

Bloomington, ILL.,. Sept. 27.-While
plowing in his field north of Normal
this morning Charles Anderson un.
earthed bills, coins and bonds to the
of $4,000. The bonds were
identified as having been stolen from
the Farmers Bank of Benson on the
night of oct. s. 1920, when the vault.
were dynamited and the safety de
posit boxes looted.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
OFFERS $1,000 FOR DOG
POISONER'S IDENTITY

Owesso. Mich. Sept. 27.-James
Oliver Curwood, author of animal
stories. is mourning the loss of one
of his prize English settlers. He found
the dog dead of poisoning. Curwocd
has offered $1,000 reward for capture
of the person responsible for the
dogs death
But | would give $4,000 to have
him back he said.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
TWO KILLED DURING
RIOTiNG IN BELFAST

Belfast, Sept 27--Two men were
wounded during scattering shooting
affrays last night but in the eastern
section of the city, where serious riots
occurred yesterday the night passed
quietly. Crown troops today occupied
strategic points in the disturbed area.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
Personal INSPECTION,

An Irish captain inspecting his COM
had neglected to wash either the back
of his neck on his ears. Hi. you -
he called to him; you haven't
washed yourself at the back Right
about face and look at yourself -
Edinburgh Scotsman.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
80 MILLIONS WORTH
OF DAMAGE WROUGHT: !:
THOUSANDS KILLED
Shanghai, China Sept. 5.-China's third great
disaster within year has been recorded in Anhwei
province, where an area larger than the state of

Connecticut has been
flooded with terrific loss
of life and property dam
age conservativcIy estimated at $780,
100000. The Anhwei catastrophe fol-
lowed the famine in the seven north
ern provinces of the republic in which
millions literally perished and the
earthquake in Kansa province in
which 10000 people are estimated to
have been killed by storms that de-
vastated entire counties.
The floods in Anhwei in the early
weeks of September cut rail connec-
tions between Shaghai and Wientsin
and Peking, according to Wesley NJ.
Smith of the Southern Methodist mis-
sion at Changshu, Kiangsu province
who travelled across one hundred
miles of the flooded area, was the first
arrival here with news OF the disas-
ter
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
WALTHAM YOUNG LADY
WEDS LA SALE MAN

Miss Ethel Phoeba Carpenter, of
Waltham, and John ella, of La Sale.
were united in marriage in this city
yesterday morning by Judge Reck, at
his office in the court house.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
Inventor Well Rewarded

For his invention Of babbitt metal.
soft, anti-friction alloy used for bear
ings. Isaac Babbitt received reward
Of $4,000 from congress.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
Jamaica. Country of SPRINGS. -

The name Jamaica is a corruption
Of Naymaco. West Indian expression
meaning the country aboundlng in
springs
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27

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WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight.
Wednesday fair and cool
er.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-01-14
COM'R KRAMER CONSIDERS
STATUS CHINESE WINES

Prohibition Commissioner Kramer
on December 81 took up for consider
alton the question whether Chinese
wine with an alcoholic content of
nearly so per cent is TO be admitted to
the United States for medicinal pur-
poses. Disposition of many thousand
cases of the wine now being held by
the customs service at different ports
is expected to be determined by the
decision. L is said that in San Fran
cisco alone there arc about 10000
cases of the wine held up. The bot
tie containing this Chinese drink bears
the label Nc KA Ply and is described
by the label as a splendid remedy for
exhaustion, mental weakness or IA
tigue.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-01-14
CHICAGOANS DRINK THEIR
GROG AT POINT OF GUN

United States District Attorney
Clyne is quoted in the Chicago Trib-
une as saying that since the drive
against illicit liquor selling joints in
Chicago. bartenders occasionally com
pei their patrons at the point OF a
gun to drain their glasses quickly.
This is due to the fact that federal
agents have been securing evidence
by stealthily pouring liquor from the
glass in which it is served into hot
water bottle concealed under their
coat and carrying 1t away for analysis.
Mr.. Clyne says bartenders are taking
no chances now and as the drinks
are served the purchaser is told to
drink it and drink :. quickly and the
command is emphasized by means of
gun levelled at the patrons head.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-01-14
CHICAGO WOMEN CARRY
WHISKY FLASKS IN HOSE

A Chicago dispatch says that Pro-
hibition Agent Frank d. Richardson
has instructed members OF his Sponge
squad" to keep their eyes on women's
knees. This order went out when
the chief learned that cabaret patrons
had shifted their liquor from their
hip pockets to the hose OF women
who accompany them to the cabarets.
1t is easily accessible there in the
dark under the table, but the chief
has laid his plans to Illustrate the Isle
conspirators. No male with more
thirst than chivalry will be allowed
to pass the buck to the fair one. Pos
session OF liquor in her stocking by a
woman will be prina facie evidence
for the arrest of both herself and her
masculine escort.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-01-14
BIG DECAPITATION DRY
AGENTS IN NEW YORK

Twenty federal Prohibition en-
forcement agents were dismissed
from the staff of the supervising en-
forcement officer in New York on
December %, bringing the total num-
Der OF dismissals for two weeks up to
~.
While official confirmation was
lacking it was said that Department
of Justice agents and others from
Washington have been conducting an
investigation for several months,
particularly OF the runorcd prosper
ity OF some of the enforcement
agents Enforcement officials, il was
announced, are directing their efforts
now toward the source of supply.
Federal officials are searching par
t;cularly for persons engaged i'll il
legal transportation of liquor rather
than those selling it, and state off
Gals are cutting down the number OF
permits and Withdrawals.