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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-11

threats OF men who had been yoked with oxen in
the fleds; from the disaster Of 1870 which Graded
the new Republic; and. now, out Of the ashe. Of
the Greatest War in which two millions of her son,
anointed her soil with their ardent blood, FRANCE
the France Of To-day With soul unouenched.
stands forth. erect for all the world to know There
fore ask =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-11
What Does France Mean to the World To-dav?
The France of History
through Two Thousand Year

What did Julius Caesar have to do with the founding
France?
How many forms of government has France survived?
en was France at the peak of it's power i'm Europe?
When did English King rule nearly half of France
what did Joan of Arc accomplish for France?
was Napoleon the greatest Emperor of France, in tn
extent of his realm?
What new struggle is taking place in the body polite
France? F :
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-11

tory; from the ts.mult Of countless wars-invasions
conquests revolutions; from the confusion and
weakness Of Feudal System with its thousands
OF petty domains and contentious mobiles; from the
splendors OF Charlemasne, the slories Of Joan Of
Arc, Louis XIV, and Napoleon; from the deluxe Of
Revolution when The Marseillaise' burst from the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-11
The French Army and N;
As They Are To day

HOW does the present French military man-power COM
pare with her losses in the World War?
IN the event of crisis how the French arv
take the field?
What are the comparative sizes of the French army and
navy with those of other nations?
What is the general direction of French naval aims,
Why does France want submarines?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-11

Penefrates the mystery" and giDes Americans COM
lete and comprehensive picture of France as ii is to.
day. All the questions this page and many more are
answered this special number The Literary Digest has
gathered its wealth of facts from French British and
American sources. without partially
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-11
Explaining the COmplexiti,
OF French Politics

What is back of the sudden changes in Government
How does the French Constitution differ from ours?
How much is the French Parliament like our Congress,
What can the President of France do?
What are the Of Senators and Deputies and how
49, are the members of both houses chosen?
! what are the duties of Ministers of the Cabinet?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-11
Men Who Are MakinU
Modern France

Who are the great produced by recent crises?
What was the controlling War policy of The Tieer"7
How has Mllerands ambition been satisfied?
What French statesman is composite likeness Of
Theodore Roosevelt and Elihu Root?
O what French leader is it said that mo one could be
wicked as . loolso7
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13
OTTAWA TO HONOR
MANS BEST FRIEND
ON MOTHERS DAY
SERVICES, CHURCH AND PUBLIC.
WILL BE GIVEN OVER TO
PRAISE OF "GREATEST WOMAN
ON EARTH"

Mothers Day, when the entire ma
tion wiz pay homage to the "bos
mother that ever lived" will be cb-
served in ottawa tomorrow. In all
the churches there viii be special
programs 10 9ay tribute to the moth
ers.
In the afternoon at 2:3O the mem
bers OF he American Legion auxil-
iary will hold a program, IAN hour Of
remembrance at the township high
school, which will be in honor of the
mothers who gave sons to the coun-
Try during the world war. Tomorrow
morning a snecial service win be
held fO' the War NCthers, at the
First Methodist church The mem
bers Of the American Legion auxiI.
iary haye been invited to attend his
service in a body.
Mer"h2ala tcday were decorating
their stores to honor the mothers Of
the city. Mem little gifts were pur-
chased 'hrougl out tho various bust
ness houses whirh viii be presented
70 tho mothers Of Ottawa tomorrow
morning
Florists have received orders
which indicate mat record break
ing Mothers day flower trade viii
be carried on on Mothers day and
proprictogs Of confectionery stores
say thy lave unusually large or
11r., t,, l,yttg g,p,I,. ,,-bi,b ,,,,tIr r,.g.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13

What Us believed to be th" rom1in.
Of the late Nick Stoich. r.. who lost
his life by drowning Saturday night.
April |, a. a time whom tho Illmo.
river had been greatly swollen us The
result Of heavy rains. were recovered
and are at the Bailey undertaking
rooms in this city.
The body was discovered floating
down the Illinois river, near the south
shore, this morning about ll:fl
o'clock by James D0ughcrty. Lou
Townsend, Isaac Burrows, EdWard
Boynes ard Carl Haage, who were in
spccting a ferry boat opposite Mayo
Island
The authorities however we're an.
able to make sure whether or not the
body is that Of Stoich. The romain-
are greatly swollen as the result of
heing in the water SO long. and the
hair of the mans head has been torn
away, no doubt from the swift current
in the river. Employees Of the Belle
Island construction company were
called to Ottawa this afternoon and an
effort made to identify the man at an
inquest held as soon as Coroner Tim
othy DOnahue arrived here
The five ottawa mcn upon sighting
the body floating down the river i'm
mediatoly jumped into a motor launch.
taking a long rope with them. They
succeeded in fastening the roUc about
the body, pulling it toward the south
shore Of the river Police were then
notified and Captain Fox. Sargent
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13
AGED PERU WOMAN
ENDS HER OWN LIFE

Peru, May 12.-Despondcnt over i'll
health, Mrs. Helena Walthors, aged
rs, ended her life at the home of her
daughter, Mrs stephen pfab, north of
the city, shortly yesterday The aged
lady hanged herself. suspcnding a
cord from the top Of her bed Members
of the family who entered her bed
room discovered the body
Mrs. Walthers had been about the
home during the earlier morning.
For some time she had been daspond-
ent however, and this is believed to
have led to her plan Of self destruc-
tion. She had made her home with
her daughter for several years For
many years Mrs. Walthers resided in
Peru.
She is survived by ono daughter,
Mrs, Pfab,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13
SMALL WITNESSES
TO BE HEARD MONDAY

Waukegan, ILL.,, May 13.-Opcning
defense in the trial Of Governor Len
Small on a charge Of conspiracy to
embezzle interest from state funds
said to amount to more than $4,000
coo will be ended at the next session
of the case Monday, attorneys stated
today. Court recessed on Friday aft
crnoon to resume work on Monday
The state completed its opening are'r-
ments on Friday, and Charles lie For
gee attorney for the governor, ex-
posed the lines of defense for Illinois
chief executive. His argument lasted
more than four hours. With the com
pletion of his argument on Monda5
the first witness will be called.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13
MONDAY LAST DAY
FOR FILING KICKS
AGAINST II TAXES
DIRECTORS TO LAST YEARS
ASSESSMENTS HAVE ANOTHER
DAY IN WHICH TO REGISTER
THEIR PROTESTS IN COURT.

The last day for the fling Of the
1921 tax objections expires Monday
evening, May IS. Twenty last minute
obiectors secured blanks from the
county clerks office this morning
ready to file them on Monday.
More objectors will file this year
than ever before in the history of the
county. Up to the present time 175
property owners have filed formal
objections to the taxes assessed
against them during the past year.
Stole SOC Worth of Gum.
Thirty minutes after he had been
placed in the county Jail on a charge
Of stealing three ten cent packages
Of chewing gum, Alfred Reed OF
Streator was given a hearing before
Judge Eldrcdgc in the circuit court
yesterday afternoon, and secured his
freedom on bonds Reed is charged
with having entered store in StrCa-
tor which he owned until last sum-
mCr
He is said to have retained the
keys to the store, now the Lindcmcy-
cr grocery, and have gained entrance
to the store through the door Com
plant against him was made before
the October grand jury and an indict-
mcnt was returned against him. His
trial has been set for the latter par'
of next week
Reed, however. was not placed un-
der arrest until yesterday, although
the news Of his indictment was not
suppressed
Victor Bucnder, who was indicted
two years ago on charges made
against him by his sister Marie, was
bound over to he grand jury by a
Sreator Justice, charged with the
theft of a bicycle. Yesterday he was
placed in the county Jail
After Victor had been indicted on
his sisters charges she went into
the circuit court and secured his re-
lease. admitting to the iurist that
her charges were false, and We're
prompted by an elderly suitor, who
her brother did not favor
This morning Reed appeared be-
fore Judge Eldredge and pleaded
guilty He then made a motion and
was released by the court In a year
in case he has not committed any
sort of a misdemeanor, he will be
freed.
Another Audit Case Closed
The suit against cN-Shorif Mi~Ch.
Ike, which was started several weeks
ago, after the Sim audit when suits
we're started against all La Sale
county officials, was dismissed when
called for trial in the circuit court
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13
RECOVER REMAINS OF
BELLE ISLE TRAGEDY
VICTIM
s,s-----
DROWNED APRIL 1ST
IDENTIFICATION is PARTIALLY
COMPLETED IN SPITE OF HIGH,
STATE OF DECOMPOSITION
REMAINS SEEN FLOATING WEST
OF TOWN.
MONEY FOUND.

The body was positively identi.
fled as being that Of Nick Stoich,
late this afternoon when the police
discovered $244.95 IN cash and
checks In the hip pocket OF the
oVeralls worn by the man. One
hundred and forty.two dollars was
cash, while the balance was in
checks.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13
To Clean Rings

Hot iather Of soap, water and am,
monia will clean rings better than
most ANYTHING else; use a brush TO
remove the dirt from tho chasing and
beneath the stones DRY on warmed
towel,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13
INSURANCE MAN IS
SUED FOR DIVORCE:
ON CRUELTY CHARGE
WALTER {. REESE Is DEFEND
ANT IN PROCEEDINGS INSTI.
TUTED TODAY BY MRS. MARY
{. REESE, 5O4 STATE STREET.

Walter f. Reese, an agent for the
Prudential Life Insurance CO.. was
r,odo doro,dort i, % diro,.,. n.ao.o1
-
'''b S'"'''" III t''o circuit court inns
morning by Mrs. Mary I. Reese, 50l
state street, South Ottawa. Mrs.
Reese alleges that the defendant
knocked her down and loosoned her
teeth on May l. of this year, when
they separated
She claims that on March 3. 1919
he also beat and struck her causing
her to suffer great pain.
The bill Of Mrs. Reese alleges that
She and the defendant were welded
in Streator, Oct 81, 1914, and lived
together until May 7, Of this year
The couple are the parents of one
daughter Matilda Bac, aged six
years.
Mrs Reese asks that she be given
the custody Of the little girl ana that
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13
five DESPERATE:
CHARACTERS flee
CELLS AT MORRIS

La Sale County authorities were today
searching for three men who last night, about
0 clock, escaped from the Grundy County ;aiI at
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13
Another Audit Case Closed.

The suit against cN.ShoriG Mi~ch
ke, which was started several weeks
ago after the Sim audit when suits
we're started against all La Sale
county officials, was dismissed when
called for trial in the circuit court
this morning, for want Of pro-eun-
ton
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Sun.
day; moderate tempera'
ture.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-05-13

OTTAWA FREE TRADER
Established 1910.
OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1880.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-01
he SUFFE RE D
FOR QUARTER
+ Of A CENTURY
Olsen Says TanlaC Rid Him
Of Stomach Trouble and
rheumatism After Every
thing Else Failed Now In
Fine Condition.

'Its 4 fact. l looked for the
right medicine for twenty-fiv
years and found It at last in this
Tanlac," said John A. Olsen. 55S
East Seventh St, South, Salt Lake
City, Utah.
81 had stomach trouble in a
bad form and then was taken
with the rheumatism. Between
the two, I've had a hard time for
the past twenty-five years. Moth
ing ! ate agreed with me and my
legs nearly always hurt me so
bad ! just had to hobble around.
I got so | slept very little and felt
all fra2zled out. I tried many diff
ferent medicines but they did me
no more good than so much
water.
at was a lucky day for me
when ] started on Tanlac, for Il
made me feel better and stronger
than 7 have for years; in fact I'm
in fine condition and haven't n
sign of rheumatism any more.
Tanlac certainly is a wonder"
Tanlac is sold by all good drug
gists.-Adv.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-01
DEXTER AND VICINITY
VISITED BY HARD RAIN

Especial Correspond 10 Che JOurnaI.)
Dexter, n. NJ, May 31.--DeXter
and vicinity was visited by a heavy
downpour of rain which continued
for about two hours Monday night
and which totaled an inch of pre-
cipitation. The fall was accom-
panied by some wind and heavy
electrical display, but only minor
damage resulted. Considerable of
the first crop of alfalfa hay which
was curing in the fields suffered
some damage as a result of the
wetness but enough benefit to 9TH
err growing crops occurred as to
much more than offset this loss.
The heavy marketing of hay.
which has been breaking the mar
ket during the past two weeks, will
be held up considerably on account
of the storm and thus allow prices,
which have ranged around twelve
to fifteen dollars, to recuperate.
Corn is doing nicely now and near
ly' all of the big cotton acreage
here is up and some of it has been
worked once. The rain will prove
of immense benefit to both these
crops.
Fruit is doing well in the Dexter
orchards though the crop will be
lighter than at first anticipated,
much of it having fallen from the
trees as result OF the late cold
in the spring. Some orchards re-
port almost full crops. While others
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-01
PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE OF new
MEXICO FORMS PERMANENT UNIT:
Will NOT Launch NEW TICKET
J. F. Holiday, Deming Farmer, Made Chair
man With E. D. Tittman of Hillsboro, as
Vice Chairman, and w. S. Patterson of Al
buquerque as Secretary

teachers, recommends a progress
sive increase in taxes on incomes
and the restoration of the excess
profits tax. favors the enactment
of q law making income tax re-
ports a matter of public record,
seeks legislation encouraging CO.
operative societies, advocates ac-
ton by the government to stabilize
prices on farm products in justice
to farmers, supports government
ownership of railroads. would have
the government. state or national
own and operate all water power.
opposes a large standing army and
the military training camps. would
have a referendum before a decla-
ration of war, urges a cash soldier
bonus, a minimum wage, an eight
hour day, a new workinemen S
compensation law and n law 10
prohibit the importation of strike
breakers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-01

police horse squad is considered
the best in the world for an aggre-
cation Of its size.
These horses have three gaits,
walk, trot and canter. They are
named and numbered, the numbers
being burned to their feet. The
fastest horses are placed in parks
and roadways, where they are used
in stopping runaways and chasing
thieves. They are trained to stand
abnormal conditions, working ten
hours day, every day in the year.
in all sorts of weather. They have
the endurance of cavalry horses.
The temperatures of all the horses
is taken when they come off duty.
Shamrock" is probably one of
the most famous police horses in
the world. He has been men,
Der of the New York force since
1901. He has a record of rescuing
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-01
CLASS DAY HELD
At HIGH school.
FOR GRADUATES

The Senior class OF Albuquer-
que High school of 1922 bid
farewell to their classmates and
faculty last night in the class day
exercises at the High school. The
valedictory and salutatory adj
dresses were delivered and the
cane presented to the Junior
class. A large glass trophy case
was left to the High school as a
memorial.
Helen Grunsfeld gave par
ody on Anthony's speech over the
dead body of Caesar as the salu-
tatory in a very clever manner.
Woodford Heflin. president of the
graduating class, presented the
cane bearing the class colors of
all the classes graduated from
Albuquerque High school to Ma
than Glassman, president Of the
Junior class. Joseph Benjamin
made the presentation OF the
trophy class. Joseph LaBar
principal responded. The vale
dictory address was given by Max
we'll Merritt. Howe Eller read
the class poem, his own compost
ton.
Musical numbers were furnish
ed by a quartet Of senior boys,
Joseph Benjamin, Otto Bebber,
Howe Eller, Charles bearing, and
by a duet, Schubert's "Serenade,"
Adelia Elder and Walter Dolde.
Mela Sedillo read the class pro-
phecy from a crystal ball. The
program closed with the singing
of the class song by the gradu-
ates.
Commencement will be held at
the High school auditorium to-
morrow evening at 5 O'Clock.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-01

representatives OF farm and
labor organizations meeting in AL
buquerque yesterday decided upon
the formation OF a permanent COM
mittee of the Progressive League
of New Mexico and determined
mat a third party would not be
launched unless it was found that
candidates favorable to the plat
form outlined could not be secured
on either of the regular tickets.
j. f. Holiday, a Deming farmer
who represented the Mimbres val
ley region. was chosen chairman
OF the permanent organization. L.
D. Tittman. Hillsboro attorney,
was picked for vice chairman,
while w. S. Patterson, secretary
treasurer OF the machinists' organ
1zation of the Santa Fe, with head
quarters at Albuquerque, was
elected secretary.
Mr.. Patterson stated last night
that the organization would get
INTO the campaign this fall but that
1t probably would not put out
separate ticket.
1--WE will work for the candidates
who show a desire to support our
platform" said Mr.. Patterson. IF
we are unable to find them in the
regular parties we will probably
launch a third party"
The delegates were in session
during the day and last evening.
An address was made by Benjamin
{. Marsh, executive secretary of
the Peoples Reconstruction league
with headquarters in Washington,
d, c. Carl C. Magee addressed the
meeting yesterday afternoon.
The platform of the organization
declares in favor Of a direct pri-
mary law, state and national, urges
free text books for students In pub
lie schools and better pay for
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-01

munities with a population OF g.
100000.
Q. How many chauffcurs arc
there In the United States? A.
l.. 6.
A. According to the 1920 CEN
sus, there are 2S5,045 listed in
this occupation. OF these all are
men except 949.
Q. Is it true that an elephant
Is afraid of IL mouse? J.. T.. Y.
A. The biological survey says
there is no foundation in fact for
the statement sometimes made to
this effect. ave
Q. Is it only -, karat gold
that has n dull ycllowish look?
A. a.
A. Roman gold can be pro-
duced in any karat, though %
karat is soft and more nearly OF
the color described.
Q. What are the greatest
known degrees of artificial heat?
Il. L.
A. The bureau of standards
says that the highest tempera-
lures of artificial heat are at
tanned by electric arcs, with eX-
ception OF instantaneous effects
of condenser discharge. Tung-
stem arc under high pressure Of
inert gas has been taken to over
5000 degrees f.
Q. At what tide is the water
at mean sea level? NJ. ID. V.
A. The average height of the
water, all stages of the tide con-
sidered, is mean sea level. At
ocean stations the half tide level
usually differs but slightly from
sea level.
Q. What is the meaning OF
the words "Thesaur, Amer, Sep
tent, Sigil," found on the seal on
all paper money? II. h.
A. The seal is that OF the
treasury, and the words are the
for the Latin sem
tence "Thesauri AmeriCae Sep
Sigillum." The lit
eral translation is "Of the Treas
ury OF America North Seal"
Q. Who lighted the lamps In
the belfry tower of Old North
church on the night of Paul Re-
vcrc's ride? /. ID.
A. There has long been a con-
troversy between the descendants
Of two families concerning the
identity of the friend of Paul Re-
we're, who placed the signal Ian
tern in the Old North church in
Boston. Some claim that the
lights were placed by Robert
Newman, at that time sexton of
North church, others contend that
It was John Pulling, an intimate
friend of Revere from the time |
IF his boyhood. Historians for
he most part now give the credit |
20 Newman.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-01

moro runaways than any other
horse in the country.
According to Major Charles A.
Benton, we'll known authority
on police horse. one of the most
remarkable things about these
horses is their obedience to a man
In uniform. 1.-THE other day, the
Major said recently, II saw old
Shamrock standing In the middle
of the street, waiting for his rider
to return. A police horse is taught
never to move from the spot where
he Is left by the officer. called
to him, he started and then
thought better Of it! A minute
later a man in police uniform call
cd to him and 'Shammy' walked
over to us. The old rascal showed
he knew me but I was not in police
uniform. SO he refused TO obey my
orders.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-01

are very light. Several orchards in
the Greenfield section were badly
damaged by hail some weeks ago,
that Of E. A. Paddock suffering
worse than any, it being hit by
three different storms and, as a
consequence, the fruit which is left
was damaged greatly. As a whole
it. is estimated that the Dexter sec
ton will produce from A third to
a half of full crop of fruit.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-06-01
NATIONAL LIFE PAYS
INSURANCE CLAIM OF
DR.. SHORTLE EARLY

Officers of the National Life
Insurance company OF tho South.
west have received from Mrs
Alice NJ, Shortle n letter com,
mending the company upon the
speed with which the death claim
OF her husband DR.. A. G, Shortle
was handled by tho company,
DR.. Shortle had two policies
with the National Life. Before
noon the day after his death, the
proofs of death were approved
and checks representing the total
amount of the claim were deliy-
cred to the beneficiary.
The following letter was sent
satisfaction for the early settle
ment:
Albuquerque, New Mex,
May Ct, 1922.
National Life Insurance Com
pany of the Southwest,
albuquerque, New Mexico.
Gentleman:
"This is to acknowledge receipt
of your checks, Nos. 7010 and
Toll. totalling s5.793.35, repre-.
senting the face of policies Nos.
1913 and 1892, together with the
return of all premiums paid on
policy No. 1913, in full settlement
of the insurance Doctor Shortle
carried in your company.
II commend your company
upon the promptncss in settling
this claim, as it would be almost
impossible for other than a home
company to deliver a check upon
the day the proofs of death were
signed by beneficiary.
Thanking you for your service
in this matter, / am
"Yours very sincerely.
MRS. ALICE NJ. SHORTLE."