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The Washington times., 1922-06-18

your mamma keeps her pocketbook, don you susiei"
The child turned upon him with look Of horror and
then sad
Rob my mammal"
II didn't say that, replied the drug peddler saw
agely. "You could borrow from your mothers pocket
book and maybe find a way to pay it back some day.
The child seemed little relieved at this suggestion
and walked slowly away while the drug pedder turned
to me with a smile:
"Susie good sport. She Il be back tomorrow with
the dollar all right and then will tell her how to find the
money in papas pocketbook too And when her father
and mother get onto that will show her how to watch
the grocery store and when the boss is busy she slip
her fingers into the money drawer and then. There
are lots of ways children can get money"
More recently told the following incident by
friend to whom Of the detectives concerned had
lated the story. This detective with another stand
ing under the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City,
waiting for certain drug pedder to offer to sell them
DOPE They poorly dressed. A little talcum powder
rubbed their faces and sreaked with dirt gave them
the grmy paor of the dope 6end Circles of paint
under their eyes and air Of dscourasement and deec
ton completed their makeup"
Before long the they wanted came by, looked
them oven and then asked what drug they wanted They
told him cocaine passed over the money and given
"decks" Of the dope.
Just as the detectives started to put the peddler under
arrest boy slipped out of the shadow Of arch and ran
over to the pedder. He did not appear to be than
twelve DID, yet he had every mark of the addict
For Gods sake, give me just one shot!" he begged
"Im dying for some of the stuff I'll pay you. III get
the money a soon as it sets going again"
The detectives took him along with the drug runner
He turned out to be the Of respectable parents in
Astoria. He had been drug addict since he wss nine
years old. He had been taught the habit he said by
man who had first met him his way home from school.
For whole year he had been stealing get the money
for his necessary daily doses of the dope '..,
would like my readers to ponder on the things
have said In this chapter here to-day. know the subject
OF drugs thoroughly
Mothers and fathers watch your little ones Young
girls and young men, beware Of the kindly offering Of
sniff Of medicine" The slavery drugs Is worse than
DEATH
Next Sunday viii devote my chapter to an expert
In the Underworld which does not deal with drugs
an exploit Of perhaps the most ingenious crook have
met 7... ~,
(To Bs Continued Nsrt Ss.dsy)
The Washington times., 1922-06-18
4illionaires, Explains How Children
yTurned Into Drug Slaves

business supplying drugs to drug
'fends. He had office hours all
day long, and divided the hours of
the day so as to accommodate his
various grades of customers.
In the morning he had labor
ing men and working girls in the
middle Of the forenoon he had
women of some leisure whose hus-
bands had gone to their offices; in
the early afternoon he had
actresses and women who were
supported by rich admirers; in
the late afternoon monogrammed
hmousines could be seen standing
in front Of his office, while the
richly dressed, bejewelled women
of wealth stepped inside to pur.
chase their drug supply. In the
evening the doctor had office
hours to accommodate the painted
women of the streets and the Grim.
inal element Of the Underworld.
During my days Of drug slav.
cry I was a regular patron of this
scoundrelly doctor, and was inter.
ested to note how the sharp-eyed
attendants graded the visitors ac-
cording to their social position
and means, and assigned them
their particular hours of the day
to call for their drugs. This doc
tor had avarying scale of prices
to fit the pocketbooks of his GUS
toners. He must have made q
fortune.
Of course, drug stores are re-
quired to account for all Of the
narcotic drugs which they pur.
chase from the wholesale drug
The Washington times., 1922-06-18

After watching the Kings" dealings with incoming
vessels from Italy, during which he passed large
rolls Of bills from day to day to certain members of the
crews the stool pigeons idea that the actually
engaged in the drug traffic seemed to be confirmed But
get the goods him the detectives realized would be
no easy matter.
The Washington times., 1922-06-18

Hollow Where the
in
With Shipped Across
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-01-12
THE WORLD IN
PARAGRAPHS
A BRIEF RECORD OF PASSING
EVENTS IN THIS AND FOR
EI6N COUNTRIES.
IN LATE DISPATCHES
OoINGS AND HAPPENINGS THAT
MARK THE PROGRESS
OF THE AGE.
WESTERN

txa,rn sss,pspet upion Ssst Service
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-01-12
WASHINGTON

The national agricultural conference
suggested by President Harding has
been called by Secretary of Agricul.
ture Wallace to begin In Washington,
Monday, Jan. %.
A total Of 6,454 civilian employees
have been dismissed from federal
service In the Panama canal zone since
March 2, Secretary Weeks announced
in Washington recently.
Belgian passenger on the steamer
iceland, who had been deported from
New York, jumped overheard at sea
and was drowned. the steamers of.
feers reported on her arrival at Ply.
mouth, Eng.
A call for n special grand jury tn
meet Jan. 20 10 investigate alleged
blue sky promotion schemes and causes
for business failures has been issued
by District Court judges at Lincoln,
Nebr
The nautical school for the trimming
Of former service men for the Ameri,
can merchant marine, 10 he cStab.
lished by the veterans bureau, will he
put at some logical place" on the At.
lantlc coast, Director Forbes has an.
Nh0nnced
Indications that the turn of the year
is being marked by a striking i'm
proyement In the business and eco,
= nomc outlook" Of the country and the
world generally We're discussed by
Comptroller of the Currency CrIssln,
ger In forecast for 1922. There can
: be no doubt, he said, that both the
political and economic index figures
b are registering improvement at this
time when political and economic con
ditlons so intimately interact."
An appropriation for the enforce
ment of prohibition during the next
+ fiscal year amounting TO 100000,
perhaps slightly more, as compared
with the Treasury Departments re-
quest for an appropriation OF $4,000.
600, will be recommended to the House
by Its appropriations committee. An
appropriation Of approximately $4,000
900, members of the subcommittee
framing the treasury appropriations
bill hold, will permit rigid enforcement
Of the national liquor laws.
The Southern tariff conference, rep.
resentlng slyty-four Southern indus.
tries, will meet In Washington Jan. o
and 10, 1t was announced, to discuss
the associations attitude toward the
American valuation plan Of the pend.
Ing tax bill and to urge an increase In
duties on farm products, especially
vegetables, oils, poultry, live stock,
wool, hides, sugar and rice.
More than 100000 bushels Of corn
has been bought by the purchasing
commission for Russian relief and one
shipload Of 100000 bushels left New
Orleans Dec. 81.
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-01-12

THAT Tanlac q Z wonderful med
i icine for delicate children u CON
ciusively proven By the remarkable
results accomplished In the cases OF
the three children shown In this pic
ture.
Little Blanche Blair. Of Providence,
r. l., age 13, gained 10 pounds: Re
gina McCabe, at right. age Q. OF
Scranton, Pa. gained Is pounds; Ut
tie Richard Leary. Jr.. Of Philadelphia.
who was very delicate. 10 now In fine,
robust health. The statements made
BY their parents are a. follows:
Mr.. A. II. Blair. residing at 20 At.
wood street, Providence. X. l.. said
I'VE are Just 90 happy over the
change Tanlac has made In our little
girl that we can't do or say enough
to show our appreciation. She had
lost nearly 20 pounds In weight and
looked 30 frail and weak that her
mother and were both almost wor-
ried sick over her condition. Since
taking Tanlac. she has already gained
10 pounds, her color Is better than Il
over uhS Ucou huu buc loOAS uuu aSt1
like different girl"
Mrs. Catherine McCabe, 4l4 Dick.
ems Ave-, Scranton. Pa. said: 'The
'flu' left my little Regina In such a
bad condition that have no Idea she
would be with me now II 1t hadn't
been for Tanlac. It Is a mystery to
me how she lived on the little she
was eating and was 20 lifeless she
never even cared to play with the
dolls and toys she got at Christmas.
Since taking Tanlac she Is as hardy
and well as any child could be and
has gained Is pounds In weight.
will always praise Tanlac for restor.
Ing our little girls health"
Richard Leary, 2342 Palethorpe St..
Philadelphia. said: There Ii &c
doubt In my mind but that Tanlae
saved my little boys life. For two
years I wouldn't have been bit sur.
prised to have seen him drop OF at
any time. He had stomach trouble
and many a time the gas pressed W
into his chest until his heart palpi'
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-01-12
Natur1s supreme Wlsdem

II It were not for the check that win
ter interposes, vegetation would
climb skyward until We had tropical
jungles and flowers high In the branch
es Of the forest, instead Of violets and
daisies and lady's-slipper orchidA Al
1t ID, the years tender growths decay
In the wet and cold Of winter. furnish
shelter to the seeds Of grasses and
small woodland plants, and 10 foster
new growth for the coming Of spring
Even In decay there ID q purpose; IN
nature always there Is a new begin.
ning.-Youth's Companion.
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-01-12

tated SO thought sure he couldn't
breathe but few more gasps. But
Tanlac gave him back to US strong
and well and we will praise II to our
dying day."
The effect Of Tanlac on the dell.
cate stomachs Of the young II one OF
the strongest evidences Of its whole.
someness as well as Its unusual
merit. Although powerful recon-
structive, Tanlac contains no harm.
full Ingredients, minerals or opiates
which are 90 often found In other
medicines. Being composed Of the
most beneficial roots and herbs
known to science It II purely vege-
table and can be taken by the most
delicate children, and does not upset
or injure the weakest or most deli.
cate stomach.
There Is Tanlac agent In evsey
town.-Advertisement.
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-01-12

A young woman, garbed as a man,
entered a restaurant nj ST. Louis, lev
eled n revolver nj the proprietor and
ordered him to hand over the contents
OF the cash drawer or get plugged.
She got S27.
Alfred NJ. OehIs. 26 years old, chief
petty officer OF the navy, died aboard
the U. s. s. Idaho at San Diego, after
quarrel with shipmate in which
Oehls was struck over the head with
a marlInspIke and killed.
l.. '. W. Brown, who was lnducted
Into office as mayor of Riverside, Cal,
was Instantly killed In nn automobile
accident near Upland. eighteen miles
northwest Of there one hour later. His
secretary, Miss Monica Elvarson Of
Phoenix, Ariz., and the mayors sister
also were In the accident, but escaped
injury.
Toy Hing Lip, counter" In IA Chi
nese gambling house was shot and
killed nt Helena, Mont, by Chung Hay
a Chinese merchant. There were be
tween fifteen and twenty Chinese In
the place at the time Of thes hooting
the plate at the time OF the shooting
bling game. There was sl,929 In mon
ey on the table.
Preliminary work toward the re
opening of the Washoe Smelter Of tn,
Anaconda Copper Mining Company aI
Anaconda, Mont, has been started witt
the addition of 100 men 10 the work
ing force. Fires have been started IL
the reyerberatorics, and within ten
days the reduction OF ores will be un
ertaken. Normal operations will be
sumed In from fifteen to twenty fiv,
days
Dissatisfied with the food served tc
tmcIn recently at the evening meal Il
number OF inmates OF the Utah state
prison at Salt LAX. staged II minia
ture rebellion in the prison dining
room, Oyerturning several tables load
ed with food and later yelling and
pounding on their cell doors after they
had been locked up by Warden james
Devne. The menu consisted Of chill
beans and bread and tea. and the recal
citrants not only spoiled their Owr
meal, but caused many others to 60 I,
bed hungry.
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-01-12
IewIsh Phy.IeIans 70 Popsa

Many examples might be enumerat.
ed Of popes who patronized Jewish
physicians. An exception was Paul
Nv, who introduced the Ghetto into
Rome, but at least q score Of popes
seem to have gone out Of their way in
extending friendly recognition to the
medical members Of this race.
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-01-12
cities a. Thunderstorm spota

The conclusion has been reached by
a vell-known engineer who has given
the subject considerable attention
that certain cities, II not indeed most
inland cities Of say 100000 population
or more, appear to be thunderstorm
spots" The observation has been
made BY 3. r. Horton, Of Voorhees,
Vile. N. Y, who also points out that
"a shallow lake with sandy margins
located In a forest may serve as .
thunderstorm breeder" and cites az
proof observations made BY him
over Oneida lake, New York.
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-01-12
-old Court Has Much Power.

In Liverpool (Eng.) there still exists
one Of the very few remaining medl-
eval borough courts Of record. At one
time there were 215 In various parts
Of the kingdom. The Liverpool court
Of passage. as Il is called. has prac-
ticaiIy unlimited jurisdiction In caus-
60 Of action arising within the city,
and has more power than has the City
Of London court which has jurisdlc.
ton only when the defendant 10 en-
ployed In the city itself.
Misery loves company. but the COM
pany tent apt to make second call
The Raymer enterprise., 1922-01-12
The AjjhI.

The secretary-This speech may 70.
you into trouble.
The Honorable-Then you had better
prepare statement saying that was
misquoted by the newspaper-Life.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-31

October weather which would do credit an average August
has been the of making opmsts OF thousands coal
suer Either the mild weather favorable condition of
trade has brought the general production Of coal in country to
equal the needs of the general public according the monthly re-
view OF the Federal Reserve bank Of Chicago But while prodc
ton OF coal both bunous and anthracite said be equivalent
the daily demand Of the middle western states has not been in
such quantities permit meeting the full requirements Of the
northwest to repnih the depleted stocks of industrial and
domestic consumers In Illinois production has increased but slightly
and the car supply IS still Insufficient the demands on the
mines Government authorities eXertng their influence have
railroads arrange their that they be able to meet the
requirements which when cold
weather sets IN and the ouodrs increase their for fuel
The increased production and distribution coal has had b
little any, effect on retail prices the paving about the
same as was demanded of him months the strike was in
erect he material advantage that has been gained lies in the
Punishment of the fear that early would find the country
actually suffering from cold But that condition has not been
made impossible by the resumption OF mining for the report of the
bank to the effect that the produced insufficient to admit
OF repeshng the greatly reduced stocks which resulted from five
months OF deness at the mines The committee of
inquiry INTO the mining situation be in position to advise
course that VIII help future emergencies but scarcely probable
that any report make will help keep fires burning in
the stoves and furnaces of the American homes during the severely
cold weather of the coming winter That which is required more
action and less talk.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-31
FOR THE SALVATION ARMY.

What promises be the last big drive for funds that will be
sprung the people OF Ottawa the underway
that the Salvation Army In spite OF the fact that subscriptions
the past have been liberal be hoped that something has
been held in for this
The Salvation Army does work peculiar itself goes
the highways and byways seeking whom may help phys
cay mentally and morally has been the last hope and
of and who down and out Except
the instance of holding its religious meetings the It's work
and but charities from day day would
surprise the ntated Charity bestowed only personal in
vesgaon and secretly that many impoverished mother with
children will accept aid from the Salvation Army when pride would
her refuse from other The close personal
investigation and the methods employed enable the Army give
being that a work and if possible and
he she is able help in aiding other mfo
llnate.
During the World War the Salvation Army its
It's workings well conprehnded before the
complete mSehhne OF the organization well understood
appreciated During and after this great struggle complaints
about this that organization whom generous public contrib
uted but word Of criticism that the Salvation Army had
fallen down any part of its work any section 1t found
training camps the trenches and in the hospitals doing best
to relieve suffering and cheer the wounded and deart
ened Many phases OF that great tragedy drifting into the past
and may we'll be forgotten lar possible the work the
Salvation Army cover there will depart from the memory of
many buddy who found OF its members its
when he needed ii most
The present drive has for of its objects erect
ing home piece of property the Army has acquired La Sale
street the building of which will enable enlarge its field
iulnesS and do for Ottawa and this vicinity
recognized that many have already given until it hurts
but to be hoped that all will dig for the upkeep
what probably the worlds greatest organization for charity and
the moral rescue of fallen humanity
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-31

Peoria by train, and took beat ride
from Peoria to st. Louis. She told
of the places of interest visited, the
side trips made and Of the programs
given on the boat The journey was
one Of the most delightful trips
Imaginable, and Miss Brcuner's de.
gcriptions were vivid and interesting
Preceding Miss Breuner's talk, Mrs
E. w. Wei3 of La Sale, a former OF
tawa resident, read paper on birds
which was followed by Discussion
At the close of the program light re
freshmcnts were served by the host
ess.
The club will meet every Monday
afternoon throughout the winter and
spring. For the present the meetings
will be held at the Hull residence. The
members ere making an exhaustive
study of the ten great religions of the
world. Until the first of the year
they will study ancient Rome and the
religion Of that period, after which
they will take up the study of Arabia
end Mohammedanism.
Mrs. David Cook, club president
preceded at the meeting yesterday.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-31
o. Of Is Masauerade Party.

A very large crowd attended the
ID. of is. masquerade party. which
was held last evening, some very
fine characters being present. The
hail was prertily decorated in
autumn colors of gold and black.
with the pretty trimmings of cats and
witches. Prizes were awarded the
masquers. the following winning:
Mrs j. Williams and Miss Marie
Waters won the best couple prize,
Mrs. j. Cahill won the best charac-
ter prize, and Miss Angela Cosgrove
won the prize for being the best
dressed character Many interesting
games added to the evenings pleas
ure, prizes being awarded for each
game A fine lunch Of chicken sand
witches, pickles, olives, assorted cake
and coffee was served and all enjoy
ed the Halloween affair very much.
The committee in charge were as
follows: Miss Mildred Morrissay.
Margaret Walsh, Janet Neary, Loret-
ia Clancy. Frances Condron, Jose
phine Neary, Nettie and Frances
Sykes, Mabel Hickey, Ann and May
me Burke, May Cosgrove, Mrs. l.. G.
Pearson and Miss Charlotte Gard
ner. Miss Stella Warren OF Ottawa
attended.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-31
w all Street,

New York, Oct. 51.-Early gains
ranging from l to points were large
ly cancelled later when heavy selling
of Studebaker, which dropped more
than points, a reflection Of specula.
tive disappointment that the directors
had failed to declare another extra
dividend today, and market weakness
in domestic oils. turned prices down.
ward again just before noon. May De-
partment Stores, however. had ex-
tended its gain to 10 points, before
acute weakness set in throughout the
entire list Barns dali A, PRODUCERS
and Refiners', Tidewater, Associated.
Pacific and Philips Petroleum MI
dropped l to 2 points Weakness also
cropped out in a number OF special is
sues, General American Tank Car de-
cirilg AZ, Delaware and Hudson, 8;
National Biscuit and American Steel
Foundry preferred, BE each, and
American Snuff, 2. Call money opened
at ) per cent.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-31
SINGING A FEATURE
OF REVIVAL MEETINGS

A feature of the gospel team meet.
ings which open here next Monday,
which will appeal to young and old
saint and sinner, will be found to be
the singing of the chorus choir, to-
gether with solos by Fus Scott Big
Swede."
Mr.. Scott is leader of the chorus,
and in addition his fine, strong bari
tone voice sings many solos during
the meeting, while his duets with 9TH
ers are worth coming miles to hear.
A veterans Of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, Mr. Scott, although born In
Sweden is a true blue American, and
his dramatic rendition Of the patriot
ic song The Old Flag That Never
Touched the Ground" is thrilling and
long to be remembered.
Among the solos which are great
favorites with the audiences may be
mentioned THE Old Rugged Cross
Since | Found My Savior" Love
Lifted Me-" ITS the Grandest Thing
Know" Particularly effective a
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs Fred Ryan of Strel
Tor motored over To spend the even
ing with Mr., and Mrs. Charles SMITH
ana family at their home on East
Blum street.
Miss Elizabeth Massro OF Coal City
Is visiting Joe Massro and family.
Clarence Tetzlan, William Perkins
frank Perkins and Rev, Tisdale mo,
tored TO Chicago this morning
Lester Francomb and wife motorci
TO Sterling this morning.
Miss Grace Partridge returned from
'hicago last evening
Dr. Howard TRACER spent the week
end with his parents at their home on
East Union street.
Mr.. and Mrs, Il T, White and Mrs.
John O'Neal have motored to spend
the day with j. II. White and family.
Miss Margaret Dix returned last
evening from her week end visit In
Chicago.
Miss KeiStcr OF Streator was visit.
ing in Marselles over Sunday.
DR.. Shirley Lane and family and Mr..
and Mrs Jay Lane motorod over from
Nankakee Sunday. making short calls
upon the following relatives: Mr..
Ray PCadicord Mrs. Della Brumbach,
Mrs. Walter Long and Mrs. o, Abbott
Burton.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ross, Mrs.
T. J. Weber, Mrs. NJ. H. Crawford, q,
0. Jackson, VI. r. lockwood, ]. e.
Reese and Fogle brothers were among
those from this locality in Ottawa on
Saturday.
Mrs, NJ H. Yocum and daughter
were callers at the Henry Lightner
home Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Johnson and lit.
te son of Ottawa visited home folks
here the first of the week.
Miss Anna Durdan was recent Wis
itor with relatives in Grand Rapids
township.
Miss Phoebe Gallup spent a day this
week at the home Of her brother Rag
on West Main street.
0. A. Williams and family called
on Tonica relatives Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. w Wakey were din
ner guests on Sunday at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. f. O. England.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Lehr and fam
lily of Ransom visited the formers
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Lehr, of
South Bloomington street.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. F. Moss of near
Marseilles attended services at the
Presbyterian church in the village
Sunday evening.
Ralph Mason Of Streator was a
caller at the w w. Lock home, south
west of town, on Sunday.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. c. j.
Lock, who has been quite sick, is nov
reported as improving.