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Evening journal., 1922-05-16
MANY ENJOY THE MOVIES.

Invitations 10 the Movies are ex-
tended to six persons today through
our Classified Advertising Depart
ment. Look through the classified
advs and II your name is there come
to the Journal office and .eceive free
tickets for two (war tax paid1
10 see the special production. "A
Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's
Court" at the Majestic, and Charles
Chaplin in PAY Day" at the
Arcadia. Wednesday only. See page
II today.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
Cat Mothers
Three Rabbits

Special TO The Evening Journal.
ELKTON, Nd. May 16.-R.
L. Graybeal. a farmer OF the
Eighth district of this county.
has a cat that is mothering
three kitten and three young
rabbits. The mother cat re-
Gently found nest OF little raib-
bits and carried them to the
house. placing them with her
kittens and the cat-rabbit fam
lily is doing nicely under her
care.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
POSSE, BL0ODHOUNDS
CLOSE IN ON BANDITS

SPRINGFIELD Mo-. May 16
Omitted Press) Posses and ma
tional euardsmen with automatic
rifles and a machine gun were today
reported surrounding Eve armed
bandits who yesterday robbed a
Frisco Railroad payroll messenger
here OF more than $4,000. wound
ing two men.
The bandits had abandoned a car
in which they fed and led by blood
hounds the posses were believed 10
have practically surrounded the rob-
bers north OF Lebanon.
The guardsmen were brought ur
to reinforce the civilian searchers.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
RrIIiD PLATFORM AT p. o.

Workmen in the employ or the
Delaware Construction Company
started work today erecting the new
mail platform at the local postofiice.
The contract was awarded some
time ago. The work will cost $4,000.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
MAHoNEY is DISMISSED.

In the case of Lee Mahoney'
charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses, a nolle prose-
oui was entered by Assistant City
Solicitor Green. in Municipal Cour'
this morning.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
r.r.r rnE,I roR TREsPAss.

pleading guilty to charges OF
trespsssing on the property OF thf
pennsylvania Railroad, Peter Nc
upob and Joseph Mandy the latter
a Negro. we're each fined So and
costs by Judge Hastings In MUM
,lpal Court this morning. Mandy. 4
was said. was tampering with
freight cars in the Third street
freight yard last night.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
MISSIONARY MEETING.

The Women's Missionary Society
Of Lower Brandywine Presbyterian
Church will meet at the home Of
Mrs. Sherwood Baker. at Rockland
on Thursday afternoon. All men,
bers are requested to be present
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
RoRERTs POST AUXILIARY.

The women's auxiliary of the
Laurence Roberts Post. No. 21, OF
the American Legion, Will meet at S
o'clock this evening in the Red Cross
headquarters. oil Delaware avenue.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
LIGHT SHOWER IN CITY.

The electrical storm early laS'
o.ani,r caused only light showers
according to the records OF me
street and Sewer Department. me ,
mage on the Public Building Only
,,gistered 90 OF an inch.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16

Rolled alive lobster with Julienne
CSC, tomorrow, Nobis Cafe
'eria. Ninth St. entrance, VII. saw
nrs Fund Bldg.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
,,p pRrCE Ar CONVENTION.

Robert c. Bruce. business man
ager of the Board OF Education IS
attending a national convention OF
school business managers, in Allan
tic City.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16

Chicken and waffle dinner on Sum
day at THE Deer Park" Nswss&
Del.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
FRANCE ALSO
MAY REFUSE
To SIT WITH
REDSAGAIN
America Will Not Aid Rus
sia While Life and Prop
erty Guarantees Are
Withheld
COMMISSION IDEA
MAY BE CALLED OFF

PARIS. May 1e1CUnited Press).-
The French Cabinet today decided
to refuse 20 send delegates TO The
Hague to consider the Russian ques-
tion. II the proposed conference is
in any respect political.
Only II the conferences at the
peace palace next month is limited
strictly to economic subjects will the
French attend.
Premier Poincare cabled TO Wash
ington. informing Secretary Hughes
that the French point OF view to-
wards the proposed Hague confer
ence. coincided with that OF the
American government.
He added that France had reached
her decision before learning OF what
the United States would do.
GENOA. May 16.-CUnited Press)
Americas refusal to approve the
Hague plan makes II extremely
| probable that the proposed confer
/ entt 10 hphuAllA ANuoa4ah NNAA--A.'
sion will be called of.
The French today Indicated they
will follow the lead OF the United
States and the Russians, with theii
acceptance. asked for "a hours de
lay TO consider a new reply.
The Allies. desperate az seeing
! their hopes for a renewal OF the
European conference az the Hague
next month fading. planned a new
note 70 Washington. They refused
TO accept the American reply as
final refusal OF their invitation.
Foreign Minister Schanzer read 70
the delegates the State Departments
note. which was delivered by AM
bassador Child this morning. The
commission discussed the reply, and
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Evening journal., 1922-05-16

Glass Tonight. p. NJ, Young's
Studio of Dancing.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16

For Glover Dairy Safe MIX phone
/ 1540-1st1.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
ToDAY's TEMPERATURES
LOST.


LOST-Cameo pin. in basement Of
Topkis' store. Saturday afternoon.
Finder please return 70 500 r. 22nd st.
Reward. mayl6-3t.
Continued on Page Seventeen.)
Evening journal., 1922-05-16

Special meals at any time. The
Deer Park, Newark. Del. Phone a.
Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-05-16
The Weather

Increasing cloudiness followed by
showers late tonight or Wednesday,;
slightly cooler. moderate northeast
and east winds.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
." TRA|NMEN TURN
DOWN PART 0UST|NC
OF JOLIET TROOPS
HOPE OF cETTLlNG "SYMPA.
THETiC" WAL kouT ON ELGiN,
JOLIET AND EASTERN GOES
GLIMMERlNG IN WAKE OF CON.
FERENCE.

Joliet, Ill. Aug t4--InBistcnce by
the railroad workers that troops sen;
here to enforce order after Sheriff
NeWkirk had been shot down be with.
drawn from the rail yards continues
to tie up all rctivity on the Elgin, 10.
liet and Eastern. Conferences Sun.
day in which peace was hoped for,
came to nothing.
Tho cher proposal of the railroad
management and the authorities in
charge of the troops. that the soldiers
would be withdrawn from the man
gate Of the f., ]. & T., yards, was re-
ccived bv the brotherhood confereCs
with blunt refusal. The demand OF
the rail workers was that the troop
be entirely Withdrawal from the zone
Of railway activities.
The condition of Sheriff Newkirk IS
somewhat improved. But he remains
in n hospital with a bullet i'm his head.
He was shot down when striking rail.
road employees refused to desist from
an attack upon the house of an en-.
II was because of the shooting of New.
kirk that troops were sent In. Since
that time there have been no danger
out outbreaks.
In the last few davs thore have been
a number of conferences between dele
gates from the big four brotherhood
unions in Joliet. the engineers, tn.
flremcn. conductors and trainmen or
one side and representatives. OF the
railroad management on the otha"
seeking settlement Pending thls
settlement. the brotherhood unions
have refused to operate trains over
tho bcit lines, and quantities Of freight
have been tied m.
Their plea is that they cannot. with
safety, operate unaer armed guards
that to do so would be to endanger
their lives, already committed to q
hazardous occupation.
The railroad Arrangements have Of
fered various expedients, but without
success The last of these was the
offer to withdraw all guards from the
gate. This would permit all workers
to enter and depart freely and with
Out appearance VI pDllCt plbltCilpll'
Yesterday this proifered compromise
was rejected
The demand of the railway workers
now remains tkat all armed guards be
removed entirely from the vicinity Of
the yards II is supposed there will
be further negotiations today.
Colonel Fred Bennitt. prominent jo-
liet attorney and member of the Jo-
liet Association Of Commerce. said he
was unalterably opposed to any w.th-
drawal of troops.
Apparently" Colonel Bennitt said.
"some OF the big four brotherhood are
of the opinion they are greater than
the state | do not think, however
this is the opinion of the majority
among them.
"The troops here represent the
peace and dignity of the state, and |
am sure they will not be moved until
actual peace is established
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
Yrs. Ann Daley. on De Leon street.

Mrs. Ann Daley. on De Leon street
Misses H2rriet Springhorn and
Stella Noonan attended the dance at
the wv Way Gardens in Marsciles
last evening.
Misses Gertrude Hamalle and
Louise Lempke attended the dance in
Marseilles last evening.
Albert Kinney of La Sale spent last
evening with friends in this city.
Miss Bess F'inlen is spending a two
weeks vacation in St Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cooke, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Pierce and Mrs. f. r.
BakCr Of Kewanee, ILL.,, are spending
the day with Mrs. David A. Cooke
William Sprague has returned to
his home in this city after spending
the past few weeks making a tour
through the West.
Attorney G. Winston Ward of
ioungston, Ohio, is visiting his folks
in this city for a few days.
Vincent Freeman and Charles
Facer m0tored to Morris, last even
ing.
Miss Nell Jensen has returned to
her home in this city after spending
two weeks visiting friends in Lostant.
Michael Kelly and Gilbert Ward
visited friends in Streator, last even.
ing
Richard Patch, local fireman, is
spending two weeks near Dayton, on
a fishing trip.
George Welsh spent Sunday in Chi
cago.
Frank Sprague has returned to his
home in this city after spending the
past two weeks in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Wolfe, Mrs. Will
lam Armstrong and j. Reivart motor
ed to Joliet yesterday to spend the
day with friends.
Joseph Colwell of Los Angeles
Cal, is visiting at the William Col
well home, 1852 Illinois avenue.
The Misses Helene Hitter, Flor
ence Hitter, Catherine Doss, Alice
Schaefer and Dorothy limerick are
spending weeks vacation at Lake
Senachwine, near Henry, Illinois.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
GOVERNOR TO NAME.
0 F FUEL SUPPLIES.
ILLINOIS B 0 S S { S.
SMALL TO MEET STATE DIREC.
TOR MEDiLl TODAY OR TO.
MORROW TO DISCUSS COAL
CRISIS AND DISTRIBUTION.

Chicago Aug. li.--Governor Small
will meet with Robert NJ. MediIl, state
fuel demonstration, in conference this
afternoon or tomorrow morning In
what is expected to prove an inn
portant move toward easing the coal
situation OF Chicago and Illinois.
The Cook county fuel distributing
committee will be announced at this
meeting, 1t is understood.
It's personnel, according to the idea
of Mr. Medill, will include representa-
tives of the public utilities, whole
sale and retail coal distributors. the
Manufacturers Association and pos
sibly the Association of Commerce, he
said yesterday.
The fuel administrator stated, how
ever, that selection of the personnel
will be made by Governor Small and
would probably be prepared by the
governor in advance of the meeting.
committee for downstate will also
be named.
On this committee is expected to
deyelope great part of the important
decisions fixing priority fulflllment of
orders to industries and consumers.
Appointment of the committee, and its
functioning, will be realized whether
or not the coal strike is settled short.
ly, 1t is said
A tentative arrangement has been
made to limit the Cook County com.
mittee to five members. This num-
Der may be increased by two, Mr..
Medll said yesterday.
No developments of importance
were reported yesterday from Cleve.
land, where the four-state conference
will be resumed this morning
Continuance of the county commit
tee Will be necessary, ii has been
pointed out, because of the difficulty
anticipated in getting the store of
coal back to normal.
A flood of requests for priority APP
plication blanks has been received al.
ready at Offices of the fuel admins
tration, room 2OO3, City Hall Square
Building.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14

RESPONDED favorably to the Presidents
call
approximately threc-quarters Of the
mileage represented, Mr. Cuyler said
voted favorably for resolution pro
viding that all striking shopmen be re
employed, while the remainder dcMr.
ed that the strikers be re.employed as
far as practicable.
Hinges on Aug. Ruling.
The chief condition on which tho
majority voted acceptance, as shown
in his statement. w"s that such ac.
ceptance involves no surrender of the
principles with respect to seniority
adopted by the carriers Aug. /, 1922
Also there vas insiStCncc that the
labor board pass on the relative Sc
nority of loyal employees who re.
manned at work and now emplo )
who have since entered service with
strikers who may rc-enter the service.
The majority acceptance further pro
vided that striking employees be as.
signed tC their former positions where
vacancies exist and that where their
former positions have been filled other
employment of the same class be
found for them. The minority rcSolu,
ton provides for restoring former po-
sitions to strikers only where vacan.
Cies exist.
When the executive left the impress
sion prevailed among them that the
strike would be fought out to a finish
and that the government would not at
tempt fUther effort at compromise.
Union leaders, however, said mcdla-
ton and compromise efforts would he
continued. There was no statemcnt
from white house or administration
sources.
1900 Trainmen Quit.
Corbin, Ky, Aug 14.-Twelve hun
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
CANAL BEAUTY IS
CLASS|F|EDBYO /. s.
BOTANICAL EXPERT
PROFESSOR HOWARD DETER.
MINES LOTUS" AS SACRED
BEAN" OR WATER CHINQUA-
PIN'-SClENTlFiC NAME is NE.
Jumbo.

The gorgeous lilly" found abound.
ing in the wide waters of the Illinois
and Michigan canal, west of Ottawa.
has, since its discovery, occasionad
many debates among local students of
botany. After several experts had
viewed the flowers they determined
them as a species of the lotus, the
Niles most famous floral family.
Today, however, comes Professor w.
+. Howard, Ottawa. High school bo-
tanical authority, with treatise show
ing the wonderful plant to be the ne.
Jumbo, known by the commoner names
of sacred bean and water chinquapir.
Mr.. Howard whose word on plant
life is law hereaboupts, says of the
glorious stranger who has found quar-.
ters in the canal:
Editor of the Free Trader-Journal.
Several days ago there appeared in
one of the local papers a controversy
arising over the identity of a certain
gorgeous towering plant which grow
in the wide water of the canal west
Ct Ottawa. AS the writer is very
deeply interested in our plant life, he
pegs HUE space III Ine fFec lTdu"r-
journal to add his little mite toward a
solution Of this plants identity.
ct is one of our most beautiful ma.
tive aquatics found occasionally in
bodies CT still water throughout the
great lakes region and southwark,
Anyone who has copy of Gray's New
Manual of Botany, edition of 1908, will
find it described on page 1912, under
the genus name nelumbo. This is TIL,
species Utica and has been called by
several common names, such as sa-
cred bean and water Chinquapin. The
plant was first identified and named
by the bOntanist Wildenow several
years ago this species being excu-
sivclv American. Its near relative is
nelumbo nuCifera or oriental lotus of
the Nile and other regions OF the east
But the oriental or Nile lotus has pink
flowers, while our species is pale vel
low All should unite in an attempt
to protect this beautiful native aquatic
from the vandalism Of the thoughtless
flower pickers. w, L. HOWARD"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
GERMANY GIVEN
MORE TIME TO PAY

Paris, Aug. 14.-(By the A. P)-The
reparations commission this morning
decided to postpone the Aug. 10 pay
ment of 5O,000,O00 gold marks by Ger
many until decision has been reach
ed by the allied premiers, who are
now meeting in London.
This action was taken by the com
mission in view of the fact Germany
was promised decision regarding a
moratorium today, which was appar-
emily impossible unless it should be
reached by the allied premiers at a
late hour.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
SOCIETY

Mrs. Elmer Mohan OF Streator, and
Miss Mary Carr entertained this af-
tornoon at the home of to latter, 622
nuptial party, complimentary to Miss
Margaret Jennet OF Streator, who will
become the bride of Richard Dunn Of
this city on September 16. Four
tables of bridge were played and a
very enjoyable time was spent by the
guests. The home was very attrac-
lively decorated with garden flowers.
Late in the afternoon a delicious
luncheon was served. Those who as
sisted in the dining room are, Mrs.
Elmer NOLAN. Miss Mary Carr and
Lucille and Margaret Brady. Among
the many out.of-town guests are .
Mrs. w. j. Jennett and daughters
Margaret and Ethel; Mrs. Cecil
Quinn and daughters Gertrude and
Doris, Mrs. Ray Barry, Mrs. ]. o.
Mohan, Mrs. James keenan,, Marie
NOLAN, Miss Marcela Comisky, the
Misses Marcella and Zenanna Crazy
Kathleen Wolf and Xelan Hoardy OF
Strcator, Miss Zetta Blank of Iowa
and Miss Elizabeth Kelly of Dan
vile.
The Ionta club held their regular
weekly luncheon at the New Ameri
can restaurant at noon today. Covers
were laid for ten guests who enjoyed
n social time. Following the luncheon
the regular business meeting was
held.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
COUNTY REALTORS
COMING THURSDAY.
FOR ANNUAL PICNIC.
FIELD DAY AND BASKET PICNIC
TO BE HELD THURSDAY AT F.,
ALLEN PA r X - ANNOUNCE
PROGRAM.

The annual field day and basket
picnic of the La Sale County Real
Estate Board, will be held on Thurs
day. August II, at Allen Park in this
city. Real estate dealers, their fam
lilies and friends from every part of
the county will be in attendance.
j. b. Whitehead, the president
Frank Riddle, vice president and f..
+. Wilson, the executive secretary
of the Illinois Realtors Association
will also be in attendance. Mr. Will
son has challenged any member OF
the La Sale County board to pitch
an exhibition game of horse shoes of
twenty-one points, between three and
four o'clock in the afternoon.
The secretary OF the board William
Jamison has sent out announcements
of the picnic, listing the following
sports, which will take place in the
afternoon.
Running Race, 100 yards Men.
Fat Mems Race, 30 yards.
BOYS Shoe Race.
Ball Throwing. Men.
Clown Trick Race. Women.
Ice Cream Cone Eating Contest,
Girls.
Balloon Flowing Contest.
Blindfold Race Boys.
Horse Shoe Pitching Contest Men.
Running Race. 100 yards. Women.
Fat Ladies' Race, 20 yards.
iris Flag Race.
Ball ThrOwing. Women.
Watermelon Eating Contest Boys.
Married People Relay Race.
Blindfolded Race. Girls.
Javelin Throwing c n .
Prizes will be awarded the winner
in each of the contests.
The big basket picnic supper will
be by no means the least enjoyable
feature of the days program.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
NADER JURY DEBATES
60 HOURS; DISCHARGED

Chicago, Aug. 14-Failing to reach
a verdict after celebrating more
than sixty hours the jury in the case
Of Fred Nader, Daniel Mccarthy and
John Miller, labor leaders, charged
with conspiracy in the murder of
police officer. was discharged this
morning by Judge Taylor.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
SISTER WOULD BREAK
DEAD BROTHERS WILL

Mrs Bridget Walker of La Sale
filed bill in the Circuit Court this
afternoon asking that the will OF hev
brother the late James Farrell of La
Sale, who died July 10, 1921, be SET
aside. the eyaedent S principal herr
was Michael Farrell. another brother,
according to the will fled today.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14

dred members OF the big four broth
erhoods employed on the Cumbefland
division of the Louisville a. Nashville
left their trains this morning..
This ties up the great Harlan and
Belle county coal districts.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
TEN ARE KILLED IN
NJ, ST. P. & ST. M. WRECK

of clearing up the debris caused by
the wreck of passenger train No. l07
on the Minneapolis, st. Paul and
Saut Ste Marie railway here late
Saturday was well on the way
towards completion today. The death
list this morning stood at ten with
the possibility that one or two more
bodies might be found in the wreck
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14

The Public Is Cordially Invited
To attend "A lawn card party and en-.
tainment on st. Patricks school Law n.
Tuesday evening, August 18th Re.
freshments of ice cream and cake will
be served during the evening.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14

FOR SALE-A medium sized rest
dence with all th2 modern improve.
mentG, including sun parlor and sleep
ing porch; also an up-to-dato garage;
all on q splendid lot; conveniently 10
Gated and proper distance from bust
ness center, school, church and car
lines; must be seen to be appreciated
w. Il. PUSSY,
central Life Bldg, Ottawa.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
JACK AND BILL SIGN
FOR LABOR DAY FIGHT

Chicago. Aug IA Managers of
Jack Dempsey and Bill Brennan to-
day posted forfeits of $4,000 each
for appearance of their men fp" a
fight at Michigan City Labor Day.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14

The Misses Nell Scullen and Viola
Hisler are spending two weeks
vacation with friends at Waterloo.
Iowa.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
CLASSIFIED ADS.

FOR SAI4E-20 acres OF timber, near
MarDeilcs, and two lots In Ottawa.
Write JOHN DAVIS SMITH, Ottawa,
Ill.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14

WANTED 5000 Experienced stenog-
rapher; state references. experience
and salary expected Address Box /.
s., care Free Trader-Journal.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
DENY REPORTS OF
POPE'S ILLNESS

Rome, Aug. 14-Reports that Pope
Plus had suffered slight cold and a
chill few days ago were vigorously
denied today by Cardinal Gasparri,
papal secretary of state, who said
there had been no alteration in the
pontiff's excellent health
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14

FOR SALE-Swect corn; 20 cents
dozen If called Tor MRS. GEORGE
DANIELS, 605 Third Ave.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14

FOR SALE-S Schiller cabinet gram,
piano; mahogany; in fine condition.
Phone 2l0-X.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14

The War Mothers
VIII meet Tuesday aftcrncon at 3
O'Clock at the Legion Hall.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14

William Scanncll OF Chicago, spent
yesterday in this city.
for Hannibal NJ, to visit relatives.
Mrs. Il. c. Andrews left Saturday
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-14
HARD COAL OPERATORS
OFFER STRIKE PEACE

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