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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-03-16
LIQUOR RAIDS
| LAND SEVERAL
IN POLICE NET
Quick thinking offiosr Mops
Up Evidence" Suspect
Tried 70 Destroy.

Major Daniel Sullivan superin-
tendsnt Of police. denied this morn
ing that he Intended askinS Prohi.
bition Commissioners Haynes to
grant the sans authority TO pslics
that the prohihitioh agents enjoy.
He said the plan has been discussed
since the District went dry" but
nothing definitely had bssn decided
SWbsre violstions Of the law are
detected by the poiios," Major Sui.
Ivan aid this morning, prompt
action II taken without waiting for
Q prohibition agent to appear on
the scene. The only difficulty en-
countered II when . search warrant
ID to b obtained whore II II sus-
pscted that the prohibltion law II
being violated. Tho police leave the
obtaining Of tho warrant 70 prohi-
bition agents, a. well as taking pos
season of confiscated liquor. No
liquor IL being held in the custody
Of the police now.
VIII Defer Request.
"eoms time In the future We may
ask for the authority In question,
but not At present. The prohibition
law, 20 far - the police are con.
cerned, IL somewhat like tho old
smoke nuisance law. In both in.
stances the police are witnesses. but
action 10 taken by the other organ
ization."
shopping up . gallon Of corn
whiskey which had been dumped
into q sink at the near.beer place
OF James ]. Harmon. 1883 Eleventh
street northwest, last night. police
saved the evidence on which to
prosecute the proprietor on the
charge Of Illegal possession OF
whiskey and selling liquor. Seeing
what had happened when he On.
tered the place, Sergeant Sullivan
rushed to the sink and plugged the
outlet with his hand while the
hopping was being done with
towels. II II sajd several patrons
At the place attempted TO block the
policemen's way suntfl all Of the
liquor had run out Of the sink. =.
A raid on the SALOON conducted
By Frank p. Hall. 1000 Seventh
street southwest. Melted the police
of the finest" and several cases
Vi NJ hA8h AAShhy
$40 Seventh street. southwest. an
ennploye at the place. was arrested
and charged With illegal selling.
Hail was released in $1.6eo bond
and Coesweil was given his liberty
after he furnished $1,000 bail.
Stin RsideA.
A ten-gallon stili. . quantity Of
whiskey mash and several quarts OF
whiskey were ssised last night when
police and revenue agents rAided
the home Of Madison Mays. colored.
thirty-nine years old. 1911 South
Capitol street. Mays was charged
with maintaining . still and being
in possession Of liquor Illegally.
Six quarts Of whiskey were seized
last night when police raided the
place conducted by Patrick Walsh.
thirty-nine years old, 1884 Four
teenth street northwest He was
charged with illegal possession.
Charles Butler. thirty-six years
old, 1916 New Jersey avenue north
west, was charged with illegal pos
session of liquor last night when 1t
was discovered that he had six
quarts Of whiskcy In his possession.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
BETTER CONDITIONS IN EUROPEAN FINANCES.

With passing there be likelihood Of
the nations, recently engaged in the World coming together in
closer harmony international finances concerned
Foreign exchange when measured by the american dollar uprot
country, Still very low valuation. Nonnaly the mark wa,
We nth about twenty four but after the deprecated
until hundred marks could be purchased the american market
for from thirty thrtyc The exchange ha, risen
better than forty per hundred The English pound crng
which prior 10 the steadily quoted 81 49, down
dcraby below the $500 mark before the bottom reached
has az, anccd well up toward s. 90
The case OF Germany, than any OF the other nations is
attracting worldwide attention. The PREPARATIONS demand made TIP
on her and the nstcnce that the beyond her power
ply " raise the question ct how, without the her
ol&ator She will be able to make the payments She Jcgs Of
her cuouerors their demands and the
70 advance large loan that She may have the WhcrcNih bd
up her industries and again feel solid ground under loot There
question that She is saced circumstances, Her people are
working mduriousv to meet such Obligations be
keep soul and body together . American visiting
many there seems an air OF prosperity These
ing lavish sums for their entertainment the hotels and pleasure
resorts but tins may be only OF the German methods
some OF her losses There is historical example Of what con
quced nation do the French republic after the Franco ri,
san war OF 1871 The indemnity demanded by imperial Ger
many consequence Of that war; in addition TO ceng A,ace r
rane was 1--WE billion francs This large sum was met y the French
people within three years 1t be such amount
many viii have to pay but paid that in full With the
remembrance Of that obligation in the minds If MI renrIen
there can be no surprise that they now persistent in demanding
their portion OF the award accordance with the terms agreed pn
but even rance now seems 10 be willing make concessions
that her od time enemy may be placed position begin pay
nelt OF her debts.
Taking these conditions into consideration there is reason
able prospect that the worst and that Europe taken a
whole is facing the front with determination f. make the
best Of the situation here can be little hope Of the much talked If
nomaly return OF good times in this country until Furo Is
brought out OF its present chaotic financial condition
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
City Council Meeting.
UTICA



The second meeting of the Utica
Chautauqua Association was held Fri-
day evening, June >, at s O'clock in
the club rooms Of the American LIE,
gion. Seventeen guarantOrs were
present with n w. Hamm. president,
presiding,
4 decision was made that the local
post Of the American Legion be named
as beneficiary of all moneys received
over and above the amount Of the
contract, together with the necessary
expenses incurred, and that the seCrc-
tary be instructed and authorized to
mail to the collector Of revenue at
Chicago the proper form claiming eX-
emption from federal tax on admis-
sions The age OF the children adj
missibe under the children's ticket
was increased from II to Il years
All children under the age Of + will
be admitted free only when accom-
panied by their parents or guardian.
The executive committee, consist
ing Of the president, secretary anG
treasurer, are authorized to pay al
the necessary and reaOnable expense S
incurred by the local ChautauQua as
sociation in connection with the 1922
session.
A discussion followed relative to
the method Of selling the tickets and
the form of tickets to be used and the
matter of coupon tickets. decision
was ma lie that the season tickets
would be tn most practical to use
Howard Crane made the announce
ment that he would like to have a
meeting of all the members Of TIN
ticket committee next Friday even.
ing.
Ed Pearson returned Saturday from
Champaign, NJ. where he has been at.
tending the University of Illinois.
Little Sahina Wagner of Chillicothe
is spending a week ut the home OF her
grandmother. Mrs Sophia Kaiser.
Miss Mae White of Ottawa was
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
u p White here last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Buckner mo.
tored to Joliet on Sunday on pleas
ure trip.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06

The Greater Marseilles club, the
city's booster organization, has open
ed in the public health office on Main
street booster headquarters, from
which will be promoted one or the
periest. iyest and most interesting
movements to put MarseilleS on the
man that has been staged in Marsell'
les for years.
The local Red Cross committee
loaned their office to the club tor
headquarters for this movement and
operations will begin June II and
wind up June &c.
The office will be open each week
dav. during which time all visitors in
or out of town will be received and
made to know of the clubs desire 20
make Marseilles one of the best towns
In the Illinois river valley.
The entire movement Is TO spread
over the community, enlisting the
support of every man and woman in
the confines thereof
When the 1922 club administration
entered Office it was sense OF these
officers that every man in Marseiltes
should have part in the operations
of the club They have decided there
is no better way in which a man can
help the club boost the city than by
every man becoming a member of the
organization. and when so connected
will have part and place in the good
that an organized effort brings forth.
In organization there is strength,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
he paving, both of Ottawa, were pres.

the paving, both of Ottawa, were pres
cut
The estimate on the paving of
Young street from Perry street 10
Main, aud on Lincoln street from
Main to Aurora, and on Aurora to
Washington was presented and APP.
proved
The paving on Lincoln street viii
be forty feet wide; twenty.four feet
ON Young street, and twenty seven
feet wide on Washington street.
The council have decided to make
one contract for all the projected I'm.
provrmcuts, included Clark street.
They passed an ordinance extend.
INK the sewer on clark street to Glen
avenue. The public hearing ON this
Improvement viii be- on June 18th
The monthly reports of the city of.
tleers were presented and approved
and the pay roll WAS passed
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
FORTY KILLED WHEN
BUILDINGS COLLAPSE

Lemberg, Poland. June 6.-(APD
More than forty persons We're bur
led in the debris and many were kill
ed today when tWo ancient buildings
collapsed. The buildings are believ-
ed to have been shaken down by vi
brations caused from passing motor
truck.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
NADER TO RESIGN
AS LABOR CHlEFTAIN

Chicago, Iune G. Peace in Chica
COS strife torn building trades stu
alton was PREDICTED today with re
ports tat Fred Nader, indicted presi
dent OF the Building Trades Council
had agreed To- resign and that all OF
the butlHing tfahcs unions would ac.
cept the Lands award
These developments It was said,
cleared The way TO unhampered com.
pletloN OF building projects amount
ing to 100000. 600
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06

Miss Iris Ford OF Cedar Rapids
Ia. arrived ia the village Saturday
evening Tor a visit with her aunt.
Mir VI C. Iodgsou, and other local
relatives
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
Sheridan

Mrs. +. y. Robinson and son
Everette, left Sunda morning for
Newark, \. J., to visit at he home of
Mrs. f. ]. Gray. They expect to be
gone for at least month Mr.. Rob.
iuscn accompanied them a far as
Chicago.
T.. p. Hess went to Chicago Monday
afternoon 10 visit with his sons and
daughters.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
Start Work on GARAGE.

Work has commenced on the new
garage, corner ct Chicago and Blum
streets. They are putting In large
ill Tor which Fred Corlette has the
contract
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06

The Ladies' Aid of the Emmanuel
Lutheran viii hold a meeting tomor,
ROW afternoon. at the home Of Mrs
Ole Howe, OF the north prairie
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06

The following people visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Knapp sun
day. Dr and Mrs. Knapp, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wakeley Of Chicago; Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Parker and children. Mr..
and Mrs NJ V Parker and Miss Net
tie Knapp of Gordan Plains
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
Beauty and the

NJ. 3. Wolfe has fixed up fine
lawn in the rear of his place of bust
ness. The grass has good start an!
he has large bed of cannas in the
center of the lawn. and a tiny ever
green hedge separates the lawn from
the rest of the world The next lot
north is occupied by Mr. Sorchycha.
who runs a soft drink parlor and that
ward is a disgrace to the city 1t u
Uttered up with old tin cans and all
sorts of refuse The health officer
should have his attention drawn to the
place.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
Ladies' Aid Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Ladies' Aid Society of the Evan
gelical church will be held Thursday
afternoon, al the church The meet
ing viii be the last until September.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06

a $1,000 assumpsit suit was start
ed by the Sinclair Refining Co.
against |. T. Comisky in the Circuit
Court late yesterday afternoon.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
Election.

Election OF officers at the Epworth
League which was To have been last
might has been postponed to later
meeting
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06

Mr. and Mrs G Brock OF Califor-
MIA, who spent a few days at the f.
F. Wakey home, have departed for
the home Of their son. Clarence, and
family at Lima. q,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
o. E. s. Nj eeting
Visit at Knapp Home.

The regular meeting of the Eastern
Star will be held Thursday evening.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
p0uItr4

Chicago, June E Poultry ALIVE
higher; fowls. 2lc: broilors, &--&Sc.
ro0sters. liC
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06

Mr. and Mrs Fred Gallup aud two
daughters Elenor and shirley motor.
"l 90 Starved Rock sunday evening.
where they participated IN a pleasant
outing
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
LOOKING Un Prospects,

Mike Welter Republican FandluNtH
for sheriff OF La Sale county, was In
the city yesterday looking after his
political prospects,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
Potatoes.


Chicago, June G. Potatoes strong
cr4 IS cars. Total e. s. shipments
$50 Wisconsin sacked round whites
2oo-225, Michigan bulk round whites
2.-J.2 40
New stock strong Louisiana Ala
bama, sacked bliss trinmphs Ne i.
.75400; South Caroline Stat barrels
Irish cobblers No i. 67S-7O0.
Provisions.
Chicago, June Butter lower
creamery extras, 251lc to 35lac;
frsts, 3112c to 24l2c. seconds, 25c
80 30hc; standards, 3515c.
Eggs higher. &9,2o7 cases. Firsts,
pc to 2ic: ordinary frsts. 211ac to
]22c; miscellaneous. 22'ac to 224 G;
storage packed extras, - to . lie
storage packed hrsts. 2iAc.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06

Supervisor Spencer is in Ottawa to-
day to attend a meeting Of the audit,
ing committee of the board OF super
yisors.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06

Louis Cram, who with his wife
came from Chicago to spend Sunday
here, found many friends along the
streets reaching out hands for a
shake for old times sake
City Council Meeting.
The city council met last evening
in the city hall with all members
present.
w II Irwin, city engineer, and
Roger Clark attorney assistant on
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06
.ara;v., Diploma

The graduating exercises of the
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06

YOrkylIe high school were held Mon.
day night Wayne Wautland was one
of those who received a diploma.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-06

Fred peFilippi and Lena aud Anna
DoFtIIppi were her the first of the
week 10 visit relatives
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-25

racy-a race whose
men and women for
IN any generations
have engaged in out.
door sports and ply.
steal exercise to au
extent unparalleled
until very recently
in any other country.
Consequently. tho
long, narrow type OF
shoe, sensible enough
for the American
foot and unques.
tionably possessing
great beauty of line
when worn with
certain types of cos.
vice. Inc. Great Britain
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-25

:ong hours on their feet, will not embrace
this new vagary OF fashion
Although the fad may be followed by
individuals here and there in America,
there Is little likelihood that il will be-
widely adopted ION this side OF the pond"
American women as a class have been
blessed by nature with smaller and mar.
rover feet than most OF their European
sisters. This fact has been remarked on
by scientists, style experts and connols.
scurs OF feminine beauty. They differ As
TO the reasons. but they agree on the fact
This is true even of the slender blond
beauties of the British aristocracy The
most plausible reason, given by the British
themselves. is that large part of the
British upper class is country aristoc
Copyright. 1922. by International Feature 5
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-25

FASHIONABLE women are cutting off
their toes in order TO wear narrower
shoes,
Already two operations have taken place
IN exclusive London private sanitariums.
and the fad is spreading
Only the little toe Of each foot is sacri
feed on the altar of vanity, for the mr..
pose of the toe operation Is not to shorten
the foot, but merely 10 enable it To a,
comfortably into the extremely long and
narrow "toothpick" shoe which originated
III America and has now become swapgcr
IN the british Isles.
Two Young women. both beautiful. both
social leaders. had their little toes removed
IN INC same private hospital at Mayfair
ne operation. performed with q local an
oSth"tlc. l. said to be painless and 10 leave
altc..
me convalescents, when they have their
bandagcs removed, believe that they will
never again suffer from the disability of
thGercila's ugly sisters. They send for
thc narrowest pair OF shoes TO be found
III the smart shoe shops, and discover to
their intense delight that they can accom-
lhndate four toes in shoe which would
nave been much too narrow for complete
The women who have had their little
toes removed declare that the operation.
IN addition to bringing them into line with
tle prevailing fashion, enables them IN
Walk with ease and comfort unknown to
them for years. The little toe OF the wo
man VINO mas been addicted 10 too narrow
shoes before the operation Is usually
iound TO be curlcd under COMPRISING ami
eettihG IN the way o! the other toes and
frequently caloused and pressed out OF
shane.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-12-29

et away and left but two receding
up fges before him. ne looked once
n1fe upon one who had gone to some
ufnown land. the son who had so
m msterlously disappeared from the
h4ne fellowship and ken. and he saw
aein the form Of her who had set out
n the land that u beyond the stars,
b not before she had placed In his
hnd the precious vase with the pic.
tfed flute player upon Its side.
At the time he had not fully noted
signiicance of the happy urchln
the red robe A. he held his flute to
lips. Pleasures and pursuits
fessed upon him and left the must.
an unnoticed through the days and
tghts. But the boy had never ceased
p. playing. and now with some re-
rendered melody. then with some new
Pventure In the world Of harmony,
seemed to be waiting for the recos.
lion and appreciation that he knew
lDuld come. A steadfast and Invet.
pate optimist. he played on: to wearI.
fss and loneliness he played a hope.
song: forbidding detection and de-
fair. he became a rsophet Of better
Es to come. In solitude and useless
4ss he was ms an only but changeless
9end. To him the old man turned A.
an oracle. Poverty hnd taken on.
TER the other Of his possessions. but
never been able to separate him
fra this merry genius. this incorrigi.
bl. persistent proin.ser.
the prelude does not get dlscour-
aei fortune is likely to admire II and
inoduce the performance. and this
tuned out 20 be the reward Of the
hope Of the flute player.
H'did not hear the step upon the stnlr
,r the knock upon the door. and he
III not see the amnzement with which
b, schoOlinustcr listened to the tale
Il Ills lost son. ms he embraced him
nd tried to realize that he had In.
eed come buck and brought good for.
nne with him, but even more merriIy
nj inadiy he played In the dance with
'hich these two were TO go down the
lture.
Habits are strange things. One can
RI 80 far Into \ habit Of giadness a.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-12-29
SIX
~ s,nn n.up,n
-oooo MoRM,M...

zach morning when the sun comes
"
To tint the east with red;
When birds sing sweet the day to
greet
In branches overhead.
Tis then fully realize
I'm rich beyond compare.
For sweet and clear voice I hear
"Dood mornin'. pop! You derer'
The cares Of DAY may vest the night
With visions dark and strange:
And through my sieep dark phantOins
creep
And dismal doubtings range.
But when the morning sunlight
Then farewell doubt and care,
For sweet and clear voice I hear:
"Dood mornln'. pop! You derer'
The day dawns bright and hope re-
wives.
The tasks II brings to me
Seem to he small II hut the call
Comes frnught with childish giee.
And light Of heart ! face the day,
For On Its morning air
Comes sweet music my ears to greet
"DOod mornin'. pop! You dere!'
When life II done. Its task laid down
When comes eternity;
I humi pray the Judgment dny
VIII bring one bonn to me.
One boon ask of Thee. dear Lord
That In that city fair
Ny ears shall hear that grceting clear
"DoOd mOrnin'. pop! You deref"
tCopyrikht)
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-12-29
Tho
Flute Player
By Christopher G. Hazard
%. 1922. Western N.vsp.per V,io,

or ALL the Christmas gifts of past
years but one remained. 1t seemed
surrounded by charm that was all
its own and that was as unaffected
oy the atmosphere Of the bare and
oaney room as light in dark place.
Ihe OLD schoolmaster took 1t up, looked
lovingly upon 1t and replaced 1t upon
the shelf. Then, advancing to the
w'hdow' he looked out upon the lighted
star In the church steeple that was
procisimins Christ's birthday and lis.
tened to the shouts Of the merrymak-
ers IN the streets as they rose upon
the snowy wind.
1he old mans mind was busy with
happier days. In the picture gnlIcry
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-12-29
q
poGs A MAGNET
LIFT THINGS

THE exact principle which causes Q
= magnet to take hold Of metals and
cling tn them with Z force which ovsr.
comes she principle Of gravity Il. like
electricity. one Of the unsolvsd mys.
tesies Of nature. We merely know
that . piece of iroa which has bssa
electrically treated will attract end
hold various other metals. The foecs
which Il sxsrts ws call "msgnetism"
and let II % At thst-just % vs
speak Of "sasctricity." ~persnaaiity"
and "radio-sctivity." all Of which are
forces which puxsjs science and. up
% this time. have deAsd . clear a.
planatlou. The most logical sxpiana.
sioa would appear 70 be that an eisc.
tricnlly.srested piece Of iron gives on
. fore analogous 10 that given on hy
q plece of radiun h that II will as.
feet other pieces Of mstal without
materially lsasenins lts owR power.
The nams magnet 10 derived from
the mineral "magnetlte" and this. II
turn. 10 70 called because II was asse
discovered II Magnesia. Magnetic b
. natural magnet. Of wAi.h the load.
stone 10 one ~ the bsst.khoWn varss.
tisa.
tcepyisatl