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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-26

The annual picnic of the Westmiu-
ster guild of the Presbyterian 'church
was held last evening at the home Of
the Misses Sylvia and Lydia Funk in
DAYTON township. over nifty mem
bers and their friends were in attend.
ance. The guests met at the Pres
byterian church at 6 O'Clock, ana
were taken to the Funk home in au-
tomobiles. The picnic proved big
success and all enjoyed social ev.
ening AT o'clock a delicious PIC
mic supper was served on the lawn
Japanese lanterns We're attractlyeiy
used as decorations Following the
sumner social evening was spent
at games and music, Tho committee
In charge was Miss Nina Ogden, Mrs.
Jennie Capsel and Mrs. Leon Cont
gam
Tom Belrose entertained the mem
bers OF his sand company, at am
uer at the New American restaur-
ant last evening Covers were laid
for fifteen guests and a delicious {
o'clock dinner was served, after
which social time was spent.
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The members OF the South ottawa
unit of the home bureau attended
the meeting held yesterday afternoon
nj the home OF Mrs. Charles Beck,
at i22 First avenue Certain business
matters were discussed, after which
a social hour was enjoyed
A coffee will bc given this after.
noon and evening at Zion memorial
hall Mrs. W. Brockhaus, Mrs. John.
Brummel and Mrs. j. Bruck will be
the hostesses. Everyone is cordially
invited to attend.
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The Baptist Sunday school Will
hold it sannual picnic at Allen park
tomorrow afternoon. All who attend
are requested to meet at The church
at 1880.
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Tomorrow July -, is the day set
FOR the annual picnic OF the Caravan
clubs OF Ottawa. Sueator, La Sale
and Peru. at Starved Rock. state
park. 4 large number of sports are
on the program for the day, incMd-
ing races. eating contests. band con-
ccrts and dancing in the evening. \
chance for everyone to enjoy them
selves.
Freeman Carter, the grocer, enter
tained his card club last evening at
tII,,, ,,.,rLy ,|r,, C-1ge,r,, hgi,,p hi.
birthday anniversary. Cards were
enjoyed until late in the evening,
when Franz. Brown, the concession
aire at the park, produced a fine
spread vi refreshments, including COZ
fee and cigars Mr. Carter proved i
rcyal entertainer and his guests en-.
joyed themselves to their fullest ex-
tent.
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On Friday evening Of this week
there will be Il dinner at the New
American restaurant in this city for
all the doctors OF the state WHO are
members Of the tuberculosis clinic.
Covers will be laid for 100 guests,
and following the dinner there will
be number OF interesting addresses
regarding the tuberculosis in this
state.
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The annual picnic of all the girls
who are employed in the Offices of
the Central Life building was held
yesterday evening in Allen park At
$50 a delicious picnic supper was
H, al, 4 g,F ha
ing was spent at games
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-26
PRESIDENTS OWN
DOCTOR ASKED BY
LEGION TO GET OUT.
CONTROVERSY OVER HOSPITAL
IzATIoN OF WOUNDED AND
MENTALLY SICK YANkS LEADS
TO SHARP ATTACK ON GENER'
AL SAWYER.

Chicago, July 20. -r(A.P)--Colonei
"A. A. Sprague, chairman of the Amer
lean Legion antional rehabilitation
committee. in letter 10 Brigadier
General Charles T. Sawyer. person
al musician to President Harding.
and chief COORDINATION OF the federal
board of disqualification made pubic
today charges Sawyer is standing IN
the way of proper care for wounded
and shell shocked veterans and hold
lug up hospital plans voted by con-
gress.
81 recognize the fact" Sprague
wrote TO the presidents physician
'S"that before becoming chief co-oTdi-
nator of the federal board of hospit.
aliEation you had no contact with
the men and women who were ser'
ing in the army and navy during the
war and no experience either in the
field or in government service that
would give you chance to really
know how men feel who lose their
nerve. their health and their minds
In devotion to duty, or how their
families look upon those men who
went out in the strength OF their
youth 10 invest their lives in their
nations service"
Appealing to Sawyer To stand
aside" Sprague said more than 1910
mental cases are still confined in con
tact Institutions and that of the re-
naming AIS victims of mental dis
orders only $500 are In government
institutions devoted entirely to their
care.
Quoting a letter from Sawyer in
which the chief co-ordinator said: 81
am convinced that the peak Of hos
~pitalization has been passed and that
the governor had sufficient beds ey-
'cept in two districts, Sprague re-
piled
f"It is almost unbelievable that, hav-
ing satisfied congress that these hos
pitfalls were needed and that they
should be built to capacity that We
nov have TO reply TO your statement
that they are unnecessary.
Sir. ask the boys in the contract
asy lume and their families. ask the
mon whose nerves have been shat
tered Iy the war who have suffered
for the lack of adequate hospitaliza-
tion
The reply Of the American Legion
and every real American is give
these men the best care that medi-
cal science can provide in govern
ment institutions maintaining at the
highest standard of equipment and
administration and near to their own
homes So that il ehabilitated they
can be returned to civil life with
greater care and If doomed to hos
pitalization they can be near those
whom they love"
f.. -Four years have parsed and the
veteran has not vet been provided
for. A belated program is now be-
ing held UP and changed. 1t is being
changed to meet your approval.
II appeal 70 you sir, to stand aside
and allow this program of the veter-
ans bureau to go into effect and at
once"
T, The controversy between Sawyer
andthe legion official is the Outgrowth
of letter written by the general ON
July IL to Sprague dealing with the
legion's demands for hospital caref
OF the wounded under the Langley
annropria ton hill
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-26
CITY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Miss Florence Tastad. who lives
on Route ,, was admitted as a patient
today.
Walter Matthias, 1921 Madison st.
was admitted on Tuesday.
Ida Smith Of Serena, ILL.,, was admit
ted today.
7. Z. Thompson, All End ay., was
admitted as a patient today.
Earl Olson, 1904 End av., was ad.
mitted on Monday
Lucille Tavern and Arthur Ohme of
Leland, ILL.,, were discharged today.
John Garlas OF this city was dis.
charged Tuesday.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-26

Mrs. Christian accompanied Miss
Gicgcl 60 Carbonate, H.. Tuesday
morning To spend a tCNrdN, IS vacation
with Miss Ndmmds taymdr teacher
i'm The sheridan school She will re.
turn about saturday Miss Riogel Is
planning 70 attend lmugr school at
she state normal school locatc1 at
Carbonate.
Dr. and Mrs. christian took Me-.
Norris, Mrs Christians mother to tho
home of another daughter who lives
jn Sandwich Mrs Morris had bean
pending several days with her dlugh-
ter,
Bert NjuisuS camo tn sheridan t.
visit hi, mother SATURDAY
Ben Armstrone is home Tor a fcw
days with his parents Mr.. ana Mrs
Joseph Armstrong
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-26
WASHINGTON GRID
STAR TO BOSS KANSAS

Lawrence. Kas. July 2G Richard
T. Hanley. Washington state college.
has been employed as football coach
at the 4IF4 4-4447 -lll4 A Indian school here,
school authorities announced today.
During his football career. HIanley
was rated as allcoast quarterback for
three years.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-26

they would surely have run higher
This Is one Of the had crossings b..
cause On. approach from the west is
uphill and is somewhat difficult to acr
especially a train approaching from
the east. The approach from the
city rs dangerous, also, because the
dwellings hide to some extent IN
railroad from both directions. 1t VIII
be- great advantage TO the safety
of traffic TO have % crossing sigraj
thoru.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-26
Family Reunion.

Thnre Wa reunion Of one branch
cf lhe Johnson family Sunday al Jess D.
Johnson wood. near Mission t'o"a
Those present were Jesse Juhr5y 3
and family. Mrs Annie \udcrsoh ard
family ui Somonauk Bert Johnson
and family OF S0mouaUk Freddie
Johnson aud family of Dmw2y Nls.
Mandy Benson of Leland NaalN John
son and family c SomOnasa. and Ni H.
liam Johnson and .amGy of Roca
Island. George SchlnuhU-,h was "
member of the gatheriu- This Is .n
annual affair and there were over FORT
ut The picnic. An excellent ilanor wa
served
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-26
PAINT FENCE ON
HILL RETAINING WAL [

The city is causing the iron
fence along the retaining wall on
east Courtney street tthe east hilD
in South Ottawa, to be painted This
was a necessary matter for the
preservation of the fence as we'll as
for the appearance Of the structure
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-26
Sheridan
To Buy Crossing Signal.

An effort is being made 10 purchase
o signal for the railroad crossing al
the west end of town. Harry Duke
low counted the automobiles that
passed over the crossing Saturday,
and the number ran up to POP. and
Monday up to 100. He did not count
them Sunday, but it is thought that
Evening star., 1922-03-13
CONVICTED WOMAN SAYS
TWO MEN KILLED DENTON
Mrs. Peete, in Jail, Blames Others
for Death Of Wealthy
Miner.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 13-Mrs.
Louise Peete. in a statement made at
San Quentin prison yesterday, desig-
mated two Los Angeles men as slay-
ers Of Jacob c. Denton, wealthy Los
Angeles mining promoter. for whose
death Mrs. Peete was convicted of
murder and sentenced to life impris-
onment. according to Mrs. Angela
Kaufman, philanthropist and social
worker Of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Peete, according to Mrs. Kauff-
man, admitted she had knowledge of
the staying. The two men named, it
was said, are both prominent resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Kaufman said Mrs. Peete
made the statement in her cell at
San Quentin in the presence of Mrs.
Kaufman and her attorney. S. 8.
Hahn. Mrs. kaufman said Mrs. Peete
signed the statement and that Hahn
Is en- route to Los Angeles to obtain
afidavits and depositions from sew
eral persons declared to be in a posi-
ton to substantiate the convicted
woman's declarations.
Evening star., 1922-03-13
ARMY FUND BILL
CUT CONSISTENTLY
CONTINUED from First Page.)

NNOntllueu ITO1n r lTSl FdSe.J
as a lump sum and projects on which
work would be continued are not
specified. None of the appropriation
will go for new projects. however.
Rations Cut to 30 Cents.
For subsistence of the Army the
committee recommended $16.550, 900.
approximately $13,o00.eo0 less than
last years appropriation, tho de-
crease being brought about by re-
duction to 80 cents per ration.
The subcommittee, which spent
three months in holding hearings and
framing the bill, reported that "the
excessive cost of maintaining the
Regular Army over pre-war expendi-
lures" was found to be largely due
to the expensive methods of its ad-
ministration."
at seems to be the fixed policy of
the general stan to station full d.
report said. Except in the times
of emergency 1t is not believed such
a policy is Justified. as it will cost
as much to maintain these two divi-
sions in Panama and Hawaii as our
entire Regular Army cost us in the
years following the Spanish war"
Commenting on the cost OF MAIN
tanning troops on the Rhine. the COM
mittee calls attention to Germany's
failure, to pay the cost. The com
mittee also declared that mo ade-
quate reason has b-ep shown for the
maintenance Of any troops in China: !"
An appropriation of $425.000 IL
recommended for the construction
repair and maintenanSsof roads,
bridges and trails in ALASKA.
rNnErrNITE FUND SLICED.
Evening star., 1922-03-13
HITS EDUCATION BOARD.
Directors of Civitan Club Criticise
Action on Library Use.

The board of education was
severely criticised for its action In
authorizing the use Of the branch
libraries of the Public Library in the
public schools in the District by
white anu colored children without
discrimination, at a recent special
meeting OF the board of directors of
the Civitan Club.
The action was described "as
vicious and detrimental to the in
terests Of both white and colored."
and in the opinion of the board ANY
attempt to put this order into effect
would be provocative Of violent dis
sensions and disorder
A resolution was adopted which
called attention to the fact that
Congress has clearly and decisively
provided for schools in a manner
that permits the admission of white
children only to schools established
for them. and for colored children
only to schools provided for them"
This resolution also states that the
board of education, 'by it's action
has clearly indicated it's intention of
eventually removing all racial bar
riere with q. view to having mixed
schools in the District at some future
time"
Evening star., 1922-03-13
SUPREME COURT DROPS
LABOR LEADERS, APPEAL
Howat. and Other Kansas Union
Men Remain in Contempt of
Court in Home State.

The Supreme Court today dismissed
the writs of error by which Alexander
Howat and other labor leaders sought
to have reviewed the decision of the
Kansas state courts holding them
guilty of contempt of court for their
refusal to appear before the court of
industrial relations.
The conviction of Howat, August
Dorchy. Thomas Harvey and Robert
B. Foster. all leaders Of the United
Mine Workers of Kansas. followed
their refusal to appear before the
court of industrial relations Of Kan
sas and give information in an inyes-
tigation of mining conditions made
upon complaint of members of labor
union of which they were officers.
The state courts held them in con-
tempt. and sentenced them to jail un-
til willing to testify. Howat and his
associates contended that they could
not be held in contempt by one court
for their refusal to appear before an
other tribunal whose organization.
they insisted, was unconstitutional.
The effect Of the refusal of the
court to dispose of the appeals on
the issues which Howat and his as.
sociates sought to raise will be &c
leave effective the decision of the
lower courts holding them in con-
tempt for refusing to appear before
the court of industrial relations and
also holding them in contempt for
ordering a strike after they had beer
enjoined from doing so.
Evening star., 1922-03-13
FIX DATE 10PLAN
GENOA PROGRAM
Foreign Secretaries to Meet
on March 23-Russia
Puzzle to Leaders.
BY the Associated Press.

LONDON, March 13-The conference
of British, French and Italian foreign
secretaries in Paris to discuss the
program of the Genoa conference has
been fixed definitely for March 20, it
was announced today.
An official statement also was given
out that the italian government had
accepted April 10 as the date for the
opening of the Genoa gathering, thus
disposing of rumor here during the
past two or three days that the con-
ference would be abandoned owing to
the non-participation of the United
States.
Speculation on Russia.
One of the chief purposes of the
conference being the restoration of
Russia, it is being asked what effect
the soviet attitude will have on the
success of the deliberations of the
allied experts, who are going ahead
with their preparations to meet In
London for discussions preliminary
to the conference as soon as their
material is ready.
The suggestion that the whole en-
terprise contemplated in the call for
the Genoa gathering be referred to
the league of nations Is being more
and more frequently met with here.
Whether Premier Poincare will be a
member of the French delegation
prepared to go to Genoa seems now
very doubtful.
U. S. Action Limits Scope.
The premier would have made an
extraordinary effort to spare few
days for the opening of the confer
ence. in case the United States was
to be represented. it is stated. but
the absence of America has SO re-
duced the possibilities of useful ac-
tion, according to the French view
point. that there is now almost no
prospect of his going.
The threats of abstention from at
tendance made by the Russians are
regarded as likely further to reduce
the scope of the conference. limiting
it practically to problems interesting
central Europe alone. as the Russian
question, in the opinion Of the
French. cannot be solved in the alb
sence of Russian representatives.
Evening star., 1922-03-13
LENT AN OPPORTUNITY
TO STUDY YOURSELF

The largest crowd of the series
greeted James l.. Wilmeth. who pre-
sided at the layman's midday Lenten
service at Keith's Theater today.
The principal speaker was DR..
Thomas E. Green of the American
Red Cross, who spoke upon THE Sig
nificance of Lent" DR.. Green SAID:
Lent spells opportunity-opportu
once each year to stand face to face
with yourself, and take spiritual
stock.
Man has but three important rela-
tions," he said. His relation to HIM
SELF, his relation to his fellow men and
lis relation to God. The man who
is right with himself need have no fear
of his fellow man or God"
The speaker for tomorrow. is DIR.
Howard Kelley. Baltimore surgeon.
DR.. Sinclair Bowen will preside, with
twenty or more prominent local physi-
clans on the platform to honor DR..
Kelley.
, Meetings will be held every day, ex-
cept Saturday.
Evening star., 1922-03-13
FAVOR LIQUOR TREATIES.
Dry Agents Would Negotiate With
Foreign Nations to Pre-
!. vent Smuggling.

into the United States. across the
Canadian border and from islands of
the Florida coast, prohibition officials
are understood to favor the attempt to
negotiate 'liquor treaties with Great
Britain and Cuba.
inr toward branding the rum runner as
4 pirate vessel, and subject to capture
by all navies, was understood also to
be favored by prohibition officials. Many
Of the larger liquor ships, it was said.
with Illicit cargoes OF alcohol. anchor
Just outside the limits Of customs juris-
diction and send their cargoes ashore
by small boats.
No proposals for such negotiations are
under way at the State Department.
where It was said international discus
yolve many diplomatic questions
Evening star., 1922-03-13
PROBE OF RAIL RATES
BY C. c. NEARING CLOSE
Chairman McChord Asks Final Ar.
guments for Carriers on Points
Raised at Hearing.

General investigation into railroad
rate levels was concluded today by
the Interstate Commerce, Commis-
sion after hearings extending over
several months.
Chairman McChord asked attorneys
who made the final arguments for
the carriers this question, saying
the commission wanted light upon
the point:
IF the commission concludes that
there may properly be reduction in
railroad rates, ought this reduction
to be made on basic commodities, or
should it be made horizontally on
all rates?
Il shall not undertake to answer
that" Alfred P. Thorn. general coun-
sci for the railway executives. said.
because there is difference of
opinion among the railroad men
about it. President Willard of the
Baltimore and Ohio, understand.
testified that any reduction should
be horizontal. while Vice President
Chambers of the Southern Pacific and
Mr.. Powell of the Erie have expressed
the opinion that reductions should be
on commodities if at all. 1t would
not be proper for me to give an
opinion upon their differences"
Evening star., 1922-03-13
|C0L. DAVIS CHOSEN
| ADJUTANT GENERAL
Will Succeed Maj. Gen. Harris
September ACTING in
Office at Present.

Col. Robert c. Davis. United States
infantry. who was adjutant general
Of the American expeditionary forces
during the world war. will be ap-
pointed tho adjutant general Of the
Army September next On that date
Maj. Gen. Peter c. Harris, who has
filled that office for the past four
years, will be transferred to the re-
tired list, on his own application,
after thirty-efght years active serv-
ice.
Announcement to that effect was
made at the War Department today
on telegraphic authority from Secre-
tary Weekp, now on q visit to st.
Augustine, Fla. Gen. Harris has been
granted five months leave Of absence
from April /. and will spend most of
that period in southern Europe with
Col. Davis. who IL now on duty at the
War Department as one Of Gen.
Harris assistants. has been desiEnat-
ed to act as adjutant general during
the absence of Gen. Harris. pending
his permanent appointment.
Col. Davis Is from Pennsylvania,
and was graduated from the Military
Academy in 1898.
Receives Many HsnoHs.
For his services during the world
war he was appointed a brigadier-
general, N. A., and awarded the dis
tinguished service medal by our gov
ernment; the Legion of Honor (com-
mander), by France; the Order Of the
Bath Companion. by Great Britain.
the Order of the Crown Command
cry. by Belgium; the Order of the
Crown (commander), by Italy: the
Order Of Prince Danilo (grand
offcer). by Montenesro. and the
class, by Panama
The citation Of the distinguished
service medal follows:
For extraordinary meritorious and
distinguished services. AS adtutant
general of the American expedition
acting duties with high professional
skill and administrative ability. The
exceptional efficiency of the adjutant
generals department under his d.
rection was a material factor in the
success Of the stan work At general
headQuartera"
Commanded 9th Brigade.
Upon returning to the United States
Col. Davis. as brigadier-generai.
and was in general charge of infan-
try instruction in the 3rd Division.
Prior to the world war Col. Davis
participated In the expedition against
Santiago in the Spanish american
war and In numerous campaigns dur
ing the Philippine insurrection.
In addition to duty with troops
and as adtutant general Of the Amer
ican expeditionary forces. Col. Davis
has served As adjutant and instructor
of infantry tactics at the United
States Military Academy. instructor
and inspector of Philippine Scouts.
and instructor to the militia OF
Massachusetts,.
Evening star., 1922-03-13
PRESIDENT EXPECTS
TO RETURN FRIDAY
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Continued from First Page.l
with Speaker Gillett. Secretary
Fletcher and E. B. Mclean the -execu-
tive played q round OF golf on the
course here.
Il know nothing about it," Mr.
Harding said when asked about a re-
ported attack by Superintendent An
derson OF the New York Anti-Saloon
League on the Constitutional League:
Mr.. Harding and other members of
the houseboat party into becoming
members. 1T Is not unusual. how
ever. for any man to be taken in
by such things" he added.
Continuing their leisurely cruise
down the coast yesterday. the Presi-
dent and his party spent all day
only a brief stop at Rock Ledge.
where mail and newspapers were
waiting 1t was not known today
how far south the President plans to
go. but some OF the members of his
party are urging him to continue be-
originally set for the return to st:
Augustine. The decision was believed
to depend on weather conditions.
which have been ideal so far. as well
as developments at Washington.
Approves Hughes Letter.
To a group of newspaper men as
sembled on the pier at Rock Ledge.
President Harding yesterday express
ed his approval Of the letter of f'Secre-
tary Hughes to Senator Underwood
on the four-power Pacific. treaty.
That's fine, I'm glad he did it," the
President said when they Informed
him of the substance of the letter as
carried in news dispatches from
Attorney General Daugherty also
questioned the correspondents on hap
penings In Washington. and the entire
party registered satisfaction when
a batch Of daily papers were taken
aboard. Except for brief glance
yesterday. tho party had been without
newspapers during the past twenty.
four hours, which was spent aooaro
the houseboat out Of touch with lana
Among the people who welcomed the
President and Mrs. Harding during
the brief stop at the pier were Mr
and Mrs Charles B. King and daugh-
ter. Mr.. King is a brother OF MIS-
Harding and lives at Rock Ledge
Both the President and Mrs. Harding
recognized them before the ooa'
docked and greetings were ex.
changed. Afterward both the chiei
executive and his wife shook hands
with the people standing on the near
by dock. More cheers went with the
boat as ft pulled out for the south.