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Evening star., 1922-05-19
they ar. not making public at tA,.

they are not making public at this
time.
And when the last pf October comes.
providing daylight saving" does not
give up the ghost before that time,
when the cards are thrown on the
table our employed citizenship"
anxious to please--well. our "employed
citizenship" are going TO get what
one Georges Carpenter got in Jersey
City on July 1, 1s21---a Knockout.
They got one when they got daylight
81 wing" without turning the hands
OF the clock, and they will get an
other that will jar them even more
but walt and see. F..
But / should like to know how they
found out what a majority of our
employed citiEens wanted in this re-
spect. F. w. RICHARDSON.
Evening star., 1922-05-19
STEEL LABOR PROBE
RESULT Of Dinner
Adjustment Of 12-Hour Day
Agreed Desirable by Pres
ident's Guests.

scientific investiga ton of the
present working hours of employees
in the steel Industry is to be made
at once by a committee of five to be
named by Judge Ebert II. Gary.
chairman of the board of the United
States Steel Cooperation. sxad presi-
dent of the American Steel and Iron
Institute.
This was decided upon at the con-
cIusion of conference held at the
White House. last night between
President Harding and forty-one ex-
ecutives of steel companies, during
which the Presidents suggestion for
the abolition of the present twelve
hour work day was discussed and APP
proved in principle. The investiga-
tion was provided for in a resolution
unanimously adopted by the exec
utive's guests. The resolution au-
thorized Judge Gary to select the
committee.
According to an official statement
issued following the conference the
steel manufacturers were invited to
confer with the President to discuss
the abolition of the twelve-hour work
day for the good of industrial Amer
lea. However. Judge Gary. acting
as spok esmcn for the guests when
the conference broke mp. said the
conference was for the purpose of
determining whether or not 1t is
practicable and desirable to abolish
the twelve houa.. work day.
THE President stated. Judge Gary
said. that he did not desire to inter-
fere with the natural and legitipat tie
progress of business nor to do any-
thing except to assist industry to
meet. if possible. what is apparently
q strong public sentiment. He gave
opportunity to all present to express
their views of the subject under in
puiry and advantage was freely taken
of the invitation
All Favor yAbolixhment.
After a full frank and free dis
cussion. at which all present favored
abolishing the twelve-hour work day
when practicable" Judge Gary con-
tinued. resolution was adopted in
which ii was unanimously resolved
that Il committee of five from the steel
industry be appointed by the presi-
dent of the American Steel and Iron
Institute TO make scientific and
careful investigation and to report to
the steel industry their findings.
The meeting was harmonious and
il is hoped. much good may result
No plans We're made for consideration
of the proposal to abolish the long work
day in the near future. it was said
Judge Gary and. Mr.. Schwab were the
principal spokesmen for the steel
men. although virtually all were call
ed upon to express their views.
George B. Christian. secretary to the
President issued the following state
ment:
The. President had dining wifn him
company of nearly fifty representa-
fives of the iron and steel industry and
Secretaries Mellon, Hoover and Davis.
No announcement of the purpose of the
dinner was given 10 the guests in ad-
vance.
After dining the President stated
that he wished to know bette the men
comprising his company of guests and
Evening star., 1922-05-19
BAKER AT WHITE HOUSE.
FORMER Cabinet Officer Invites
President to Cleveland.

Newton d. Baker Of Cleveland. Ohio.
former Secretary of War, called at the
White house yesterday to pay his re-
spects to the President and to extend
an invitation to him to attend large
celebration to be given by the Cleveland
Chamber of-Commercs late In the sum-
mer. The President thanked the for
mer cabinet officer and said ne weuld
take the matter under adviseinent.
Mr.. Baker has been in Washington
several days attending the United States
Chamber OF Commerce convention. and
this is the first time he has been In the
White House since he went out Of Office
last March a year ago. He said he
called on former President Wilson yes
terday afternoon, but was unfortunate
In finding him out
Evening star., 1922-05-19
DENIES DAYLIdNT SAVING
FAVORED By MAJORITY
r. W. Richardson Predicts Surprise
Ahead for Champions Of
Movement.

To the Editor Of TAc star:
note the letter OF the president OF
the Merchants and Manufactursrs Az.
ISOLATION in reference TO the Berry.
man cartoon ON "DayliGht Saving"
and. regardless of what was said else.
where In the columns Of The Star Of
the 18th instant, this cartoon was q
Evening star., 1922-05-19
THE EvEN1Ne STAR WASHINGTON b c TRpAy. MAY la

the th4ster, ana last night many
members OF the kAliipolis orotto
helped to make things lively.
the entertainment Of the military
and veterans. and a record .breaking
attendance Is anticipated.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
A QUESTION OF RESPONSIBILITY.

truly horrying read of the many accidents resulting
from careless automobile driving particularly where innocent chill
dren down and killed outright severely injured The read
OF the daily press growing believe that the driver
wholly fault and perhaps he is in there are
occasions where the blame Justly his In like Ottawa the
streets frequently used by the children a playground and
sometimes little not than three
mtted the WILL thus exposing themselves the
danger OF being down by passing 1t
matter Of congaaton that accident Of this character
has occurred recently although there have been
the few days ago when m0torman
to AVOID such an accident compelled stop his and then
carry the child from the the curb One cannot help but
think seriously OF the consequences should these little ones
sonSbe The driver OF the would the person whose duty it
was to look after the child be really the fault because his or
her neglect! This brings the old question again RESPONSE
ny OF the parents for the their children There NAV
some excuse for pering older children play on the streets in
large cities and IN extreme cities Of this size in absence
OF yard room they capable taking of themselves but
certainly few can find justification allowing little fellows only
two or three years old making playground the public streets
where trac heavy and chances accidents numerous There are
rev districts Ottawa where there scarcity Of yard room and
with the public play grounds about to be formally opened very
careless parent who cannot find time get the little ones off the
street TO place Where they will be safe Except rare cases the
drivers OF automobiles look out for children however little re
regard some Of them show for the safety grovnp In ninety
~ our OF hundred cases these accidents are at least ftyffv
Pos WIN the odds favor of the drivertfe Daent con-
oug by ms or her negligence keeping close track Of the
little at all times :, . ~ - '
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
Pass Sewer Ordinance.

The city council met in the city hall
last evening, with all members pres.
ent The sewer ordinance was passed
Tor Clark street, which had been laid
over since last meeting There was "A
public hearing on this ordinance last
evening, but no objections were filed.
The council received an estimat.
for the sewer on FairvieW The esti.
mate VAS $1,000 1t was decided 10
go ahead with the construction Of this
sewer, The cost viii be about s7e d
lot, not including house connections.
The reason for not including the house
connection is that there are many VA.
cant lots which come in the sewer
district, and when these lots are built
on they could make their own arrange.
ments for connections with the sew
or. and those now residing on Fair
view could have their house cOnnec.
lions put in when the sewer Is built.
The council purchased five mush
room safety lights. which viii be
placed In the street conyerging from
Main street
The council decided to take down
the flag pole at the head of Maia
street and remove it to the city PARK
on Broadway. They also decided to
place fountain in the park and iron
settees, and slides for children. so the
park can be utilized by the people.
All bills presented were paid, after
which the council adjourned
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20

| the Greater Marsailes club met at
| the Marsatawa club house at y
o'clock for the purpose of compet.
| ing the intensive organization which
started this morning for 200 new
members
Mr.. George Boyle, vice president,
opened the meeting in the absence
OF President Trowbridge, who left
yesterday morning for Iowa, Mr..
Boyle stated the purpose of the
meeting and explained why the men
had been called together at that
time He then introduced Mr.. S. Il.
Lewis, the captain of the teams and
Mr. Lewis explained how he had
chosen the workers and how on that
evening he hoped to plan with them
way to reach the last prospects.
Mr.. Lewis explained how the city
had been divided into groups and how
he also hoped that the workers would
find this method of grouping more
convenient for them to carry on the
work of solicitation. He then had
the secretary read the names of the
workers whom he had chosen for
this work
The secretary was also instructed
to read the names of the prospective
members in each group so that the
men could learn which group would
be more convenient for them to work
in The workers were assigned ac,
cording TO the following groups:
Central group: Sam Eppstein, f.
T. Smith.
East end groups. II. Montgom.
cry, Bruce Harrington. A. Phillimore.
Geo. c. Bloeser, Walter Scott, Jr.,
Vince White
East Central Group NJ Il.
blanchard O. f. Rowland Dan Beck.
ar, II. b. Linton, A, c. Allen, Geo.
Sterrett, Royal Allen. II. X. Boyard.
West Hit. h. Harrington. II.
c. Spencer,
West central group-C. X. Ed.
wards, J. G. Minteer, A. A. Deane.
h c. Hinch, h. r. TUNNEL B. II.
'Ihurber, II. r LOOMS, T. d. Brews-
ter
Fairview-A h. Workman. J. @
Lamkin, Arthur Simmons, Oscar
Johnson
Matchtown-Geo Boyle.
Broadway K, r. White, J. A. Kel.
so. Batisa Morello. A. c. Kohrt
Lincoln street,. A. Collins. O p.
Clark, Joel Graham. c. W. parmalea
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
WALLACE GRAIN MARKET.
10000 ACRES OF RIO
GRANDE LAND FLOODED

San Antonio. Texas, June 20
Twenty thousand acres of Rio Grande
valley land, with crops valued at 81,
100000. flooded in Hidalgo county;
fresh rise in the lower stretches of
the Rio Grande as the result of flood
waters which came down late vester-
day from the San Juan river in Mex
leo, while the clOudburst flood OF the
upper river is nearing its crest at
Laredo, 151 miles upstream, summ"f-
lied the border flood situation this
morning. Meantime the fate of $4,000
inhabitants of Piedgras Negras, Mex
leo. across the river from Eagle Pass
isolated since railroad and highway
bridges were swept out at midnight
last night is causing concern. Moth
ing has been heard from Piedgras
Negras since Sunday night and the
Mexican city has been without water
and light since that time.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
Picnic at Gardens.

There was a small picnic last even
ing in the Ivy Way Gardens in honor
of Margaret Mcintyre, who is soon to
become Mrs. Lester Brehmen, with
home between Grand Ridge and
Streator.
Those present We're Margaret Dix,
Sue Daggett, Anna Schultz Bertha
Hardy, Vera Naretty and Beulah Tim
mons, besides the guest, Miss Me
Intyre. The girls danced, played
games, rode, in the merrygo-round
and the Ferris wheel, and had a good
time together.
Coffee and ice cream from the con
Cession added to the lunch each
brought made a fine supper for th,,
crowd. And they We're in tlfe mood
for attending each show in the cav
nival which afforded much entertain
ment for the young folks.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
Ivy Way Program.

The management OF the Ivy Way
gardens have announced the follow.
ing program for the week:
The Murphy. Kelly carnival com
pany will exhibit under the auspices
OF the American legion the entire
week
There will be dancing every night
\ special for Wednesday night,
June II
Saturday night June "A, Sis and
her boys,
Sunday night, June 25, dancing.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
DlSMISSES THOMPSON.
TRIBUNE LIBEL Jury

Chicago, June 2O.-The jury in the
100000 libel suit brought by Mayor
Thompson against the Tribune in
connection with articles printed con.
corning his war attitude. was dis.
missed today by Judge Wilson. when
the plaintiff refused to proceed with
only ten jurors in the box.
One Juror became sick a few DAYS
ago and both sides agreed to pro-
coed with eleven. Another was
stricken, however. and the plaintiff
refused to proceed with the case.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
WHEAT SCORES SLIGHT
UPTUHNS THIS A. M.

OHI''eo' June Wv neat scored
llout Tdlt up'urh IN pilCe today iurIn|
IA cary dealings. an unexpected adj
vance IN Liverpool quotations actin.
.s me 'hlti stimulus \ rally in atrr-
ling exchange was also a bullish factor
ara there was tax that some over
nlght export business had been done
Inc opening, which varied from I'M
changed tlgurtT TO sc HIGHER. July
slIot4 10 SI.lV+2 ana september
SllOt. 10 $iIlSs, was followed by
gains all around.
corn ana oats were hrmer with
wheat. After opening unchanged TO
&c higher July 6ll2c To 6l'sc. the
corn market made moderate general
advance.
oats started at sc OH 10 Ike uo-
turn, July "+i4c, and then went hish"r
for all deliveries.
provisions responded to higher QUO.
tatlonS on hogs
Wall Street.
New York, June 20.-lnitial dealings
IN the stock market today toreshad.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
GOES TO SOLITARY
FOR REST OF LIFE

Jackson, Mich, June 20-(APD--
George Straub, confessed slayer of
Alice Mallet, pleaded guilty TO first
ty circuit court this morning He
Immediately was sentenced to soli-
tary confinement at hard labor for
life in Marquette prison by Judge
Benjamin Williams.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
Division OF [ abor.

In the upper Amazon there Is an
Interesting tribe, which. In its division
OF work, is reminiscent of the guilds
OF the Middle ages. one portion makes
ci"'hlng and nothing else; another
one Is purely agricultural another de-
FoteS its time and labor to the con-
s'Iuctioh Of weapons, and so on Their
poiiefE, however, is the most notable
vi theif productions. Some of these
Jars are extremely large but very thin.
although strong and durable. Some of
tle smaller vessels are almost as thin
as paper.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
Westminster Guild Holds MEETING.

The Westminster Guild OF the Pres
hytrrtan church held meeting at
the home OF Miss Ada Foglc. wret
ct town, where tn regular activities
ut Oh, organization were pursued. fo..
lowed hy the serving of ice cream and
cake by the hostess After the nd.
iournmcut the members in body mo.
tored "a the home OF Miss Dorothy
Nocum, who has been III for two
weeks, taking with them ice cream,
cake and flowers, all of which as wei
as the many other kind rcmombraucas
OF friends, is heartily appreciated by
Miss Dorothy ana should help 10 make
her grow well fast.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20

Mr. and Mrs. Neyoy Richmond o..
TIyluryille ILL.,. are the house guests
of their uncle ana aunt, Mr. and Mrs
r. T. lludgson northwest OF town,
where uu Sunday family Dime,
party Was held complimentary 10 rcIa-
t!yr3 visiting here from Iowa.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
MARSEILLES NEWS
MARY MAC ARTHUR
Office Star Theatre.
Office, Black l76-Phones Black s.
MARY MAC ARTHUR

Helen Heekler and Frances Heck
Ter, both of Willamette we're over
Sunday guests AT the home of MIR
and Mrs, j. III Mccullough of Os
good hill
George Brewer Jr. and Herbert Os
good of Boone. Ia, are visiting with
the family OF Mr. aud Mrs j. II. Nc
CuNlough OF the north blum.
Dorothy Mccullough spent the
week end in EIein, attending the
wedding of a school friend
The Baptist ladies' aid hold n cot.
fee nj the home of Mrs, ED Allen on
Wednesday,
The b. Y, p, L. hold lawn social
Thursday evening AT the Baptist
church ON East Bluff street.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
49,"

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murphy OF
Bond street celebrated the thirteenth
birthday of their son, Kenneth. by a
lawn party. which was attended by
thirteen boys of the same age.
They played games on the lawn,
danced and had good lime general.
~ which was made still more enjoy
able by the serving OF dainty refresh.
ments, pine apple sherbet assorted
cakes and assorted candies.
Many OF the little guests brought
presents, which added to those re
ceiyed from parents and relatives
made enough 20 satisfy any boy for
the time
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
EX-AMBASSADOR TO
AUSTRIA EXPIRES

New York. June 20.-Fre ieric Court
land Penfield, former United States
ambassador to Australia Hungary, died
here last night.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
Today S Markets
GRAIN

Furnished by G " Kirby, manager
Gardiner r Van Ness & Co, members
Chicago Board Of Trade, third floor
MOlouey Building.
Open. High. Low. Close.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
HARDING CALLS OFF
HIS ALASKAN TRIP

Washington. June 220.-President
Harding tentatively projected Alas
kan trip this summer has been aban-
doned.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
Mrs. Patterson LII

Mrs Harriet Patterson OF Ottawa f.
IN at thu home OF her daughter. Mrs
Lewis Antram, west of the village
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
GRANDRIDGE
MISS WlNlFREp YCcUm
Correspondent


Return Home.
Mrs q q Wcnzler and little dauph,
ter Ellen who made brief visit with
her brother G. +, Smith, and family
OF Sylvan avenue have returned 10
their home at Syracuse, \. Y. Mrs.
N,ublrr visited relatives at Pearl
III. before coming 10 the village.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20

Miss Hahet Walhueturd has return
ed from a weeks visit with out-of
town relatives
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
Graduates.

Edith Osgood graduates from the
high school in Hyde Park this week.
Edith is the daughter of Luther Os-
good, who married Fannie Tate, a
prominent music teacher of Marseil-
les. Mr.. Osgood died in the west,
where he went for his health, and
Mrs. Osgood has resided in Hyde Park
to give her daughter the henefit or
the schools there
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
Methodist Church Notes.

The Keystone class OF The Method
list church will hold one OF those al
ways enjoyable parties at the Il. p.
Wakey home this evening, while the
Standard Bearers of the church will
hold an equally enjoyable affair at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Lott,
northeast Of town, and on Thursday
afternoon the Ladies' Aid will meet
at the church.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20

William T. TherOugX, representing
the Foundry and Machine company of
Sandusky, Ohio, was business caller
on the Crescent Paper company this
morning.
c. p. Trowbridge started for Cedar
RAPIDS, Iowa, last evening, where his
wife has been for several weeks, visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 5. :.
Merner. Mr.. Trowbridge has so timed
his visit as to be present at the wed
ding of his wife's sister, who taught
languages last year in Lincoln Col
lege in this state, to a fellow men,
Der of the faculty.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
Lady Godlva.

The motion picture, Lady Godiva,
based on Tennyson's poem given last
evening under the auspices of the
Daughters of Isabella was a very fine
picture, the magnificent costumes OF
that age. the ceremonies of court. all
made a wonderfully interesting scene,
which deserved crowded room. The
excellent taste which selected such
an instructive picture for exhibition.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20

j. f. Malone left last evening for
Cedar Rapids, la.
Ionn Miller was a StreatOr visitor
last evening.
Collins Davidson came last even
ing to visit his father, F. b. David
son, for a week at the family home,
the Boulders. on the west bluff.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. n. McElvery and
daughter OF New York came from
Chicago yesterday with F. b David.
son and will be entertained a week
at the Boulders. Mr.. McElvery is
chief consulting engineer of the n
B. Co. III
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20

/ George Wolleuhaupt aud Ere Forl
mCtorea to Streator Su, day morning
Rher, they met Mr. Ella j Rlrtells
and sister, Miss Ethe Rowe, OF Gar
, field Kan. Mrs Bartells and sister
are guests e their cousin. Mrs. y X.
Langley, for a few days
Remember that the Grand Ridge
chautauqua is now close at hand. ~
it opens July and continues through
the 9Th \ fine program will be- pre-.
apnted 10y the Morgan Mutual ChaI.
tauqua company The first dag will
have no SEES. ion in the teat The aft
ernoon win be Il junior frolic party
supervised. The opening night will
be a real treat Practically all have
read Harold Bell Nriehts famous
book, The Shepherd Of the Hills"
This will be produced b. the Wales
Players. and the evenings entertain
ment will need no word OF cOmmenda-
ton as to its educational and enter
tanning qualities The next four days
will be equally good. You are invited
to our village for this tiye-day outing,
which, We feel sure, will be both pleas
ant ana profitable.
John Wagner and Harold Yocum
spent Sunday with the formers par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wagner of Deer
Park.
Miss Fannie Green and sister, Mrs.
Gus May of Ottawa, were recent over
night visitors at the home Of Mrs.
Emma Lewis. on West Main street.
Misses Cora and Nettie Scheerer
took up their residence in the fur
nished home of Mrs. +. 1ampson on
the East Side Saturday, where they
will remain during the summer
months.
Wayne Traver spent the past week
at the Raymond Carr home, west Of
town, where he assisted the latter
with farm work.
Mrs c. R. Palmer returned Satur-
day from a two days visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Claude Jerue, east If
THE village.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Duttinger and
children. Mrs. Q. A. Williams and Mr.
AMI Mrs. f. w. Newman and daugh
tiers were callers at the J. A. YoCum
home on Sunday.
Miss Mildred Crosby of Yves:
Washington street Is confined to har
home by Illness.
The local lodge of |. o, G f. at
tended the memorial services at the
Presbyterian church Sunday evening
in body at which time the pastor
Rev. ], A, Circle, delivered an ad-
dress.
Mrs. Sarah Farnham, who has spent
the past several months with her son
Warren at Lexington. Neb, returned
to her home in the village Monday.
Stanley Baker is reported among
those on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Duttlinger
and children Of La Sale spent Sun
day with his mother, Mrs. Victoria
Duttlinger, west Of town.
]. w. Wakey of Sylvan avenue IS
reported under the Doctors care. His
condition is a little improved.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-20
Arrives From California.

Mrs. Bonnie Gore MctCalt Of south
ern California arrived in the village
Thursday evening for visit with her
aunt, US Emily PoundstOne