Dixon Evening Telegraph from Dixon, Illinois • Page 1

DIXON DID, DIXON DOES, DIXON WILL. ixon ve ng elegraph THE PAPER THAT GOES HOME. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY OF DIXON BY ACT OF CITY COUNCIL ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES OFFICIAL PAPER OF LEE COUNTY BY ACT OF SUPERVISORS Telegraph Sixty-Third Year DIXON ILLINOIS, MONDAY MARCH, 30 '914 Dixon Daily Telegraph Thirtieth NO "5 FRANK STITLEY WAS HELP TO DIXON WEATHER FORECAST PROMINENT AND INFLUENTIAL CITIZEN TO CALIFORNIA SEEKING HEALTH. PROMOTED MANY ENTERPRISES Mr. St it ley Has Been Associated With Every Movement For The Retiennent of Dixon Since lie Came Here.

i For Dixon and vicinity: Unsettled tonight and Tuesday with probable jshowers. Not much change in temperature. Sunrise 5:47 a. m. Sunset 6:22 p.

m. Light lamps on motor vehicles at 6:2 2 p. m. The following report of high and lorn temperature and precipitation is taken each morning at 7 and is for the preceding 2 4 hours: Max. Min.

Precip. Sunday ........................57 37 2.07 36 Dixon lost another of her influential citizens Sunday evening when Frank E. Stiteley, and his wife left this city for Los Angeles, where they will make their future home. The change of residence was made in the hope that the western dim- ate will benefit Mr. health DIXON BOY IS ALLEI) I I ON BY SIDNEY DACHARACH STARS IN A COMEDY which has been failing for a number of veal's.

In the western city Mr. and Mrs. Stitley will be with Mr. and Mrs. C.

H. Stiteley who left Dixon a short time ago, and the best I. OF STUDENTS TO PRODUCE FUN FOB SHOW. growth of Dixon and they were es- The Daily Cardinal the official newspaper of the University of Wis- wishes of many Dixon friends will consin, in an article captioned be with them. Bacharach to Round Out Stage During his business in in Haresfoot tells of on Mr.

Stiteley was a very energetic how a well known Dixon boy is to and helpful citizen and much of the hold down the leading role in an ap- progress of the city in many lines is proaehing play given by the students, the result of his co-operative work As will be suspicioned, is wiyi that of other public spirited none other thau Sidney, son of Mr. Dixonites. He came to Dixon in and Mrs. Sam Bacharach. He is well 1892 from Leaf River and with known all over the University city as George C.

Loveland organized the jameg, or The article is: real estate and insuranco firm of Meet Me in the Vale of Stiteley, which for a sang Bacharach as he part- niimber of years was the largest c(j curtains and made his first and most successful in this entrance in ity. Until about fourteen years ago 1914 Haresfoot show, at last the two men, Messrs Loveland and rehearsal. Stiteley labored incessantly for the ig nQt the for that low shouted the coach so took up his professional business of wringing laughs from the gallery, witli his excellent interpretation a modern When first appeared at the Haresfoot tryouts it was the ques tion, not of moments but of seconds, the leading comedy part was placed in his hands. With a record for character work from last junior play, with a baritone voice and a reputation for comedy, he will take a part in this Haresfoot show which to the casual onlooker appears to have been expressly for him. past stretches back behind him like the traveled path wind ling in and out among the smiles and and there a minstrel and anon a little touch of 1 the professional stage, at one time a pecially active in the work prelim- of a inary to the location of the Henderson Shoe factory in this city.

Organized Banks. About fourteen years ago Mr. Loveland disposed of his interests to IF. X. Newcomer and C.

H. Stiteley and they with F. E. Stiteley conducted the business until a short time ago when, with the removal of C. H.

Stiteley from tlie city Messrs Newcomer, Senneff and Weyant purchased the holdings of the two brothers. In addition to being active in real estate matters, Mr. Stiteley was one of the organizers of the Union State Bank of Dixon, the State Bank of Leaf River and the original Dixon Power Lighting of wjhich he, -----------was treasurer. A few years ago failing health Three residents of Harmon, route caused Mr. Stitelev to give up much who reside in the southern part of his active interest in the busin- of Nelson township, met with a mis- css enterprisess in which lie was in- Saturday alternoon as they were terested.

and although he gradual- coming to Dixon which was rather iv recovered from the effects of ov- serious and which might easily have erwork he has since that time left fatal. Just after they got to the much of the management of the McRoberts crossing west of this city, business to his associates. Howev- three tugs on the harness dropped er his influence was felt in all mat- to the ground, and the half-broken ters concerning the betterment of bronchos they were driving became the community; and his influence, frightened and started off at a fear- ndvice and personality will be missed ful pace. The buggy was thrown into bya 11 with whom lie was associat- a ditch and turned over and the men FEDERAL HELP IS SENT TO TORREON FLAGMAN IS NEEDED ATCRAWFORDCROSSING NO NEWS FROM VILLA MAKES ORDINANCE IS FILED PROVIDING FRIENDS THINK HIS SITUATION MUST BE CRITICAL. FOB SAFETY MEASURE AT A NORTH SIDE CROSSING.

AMERICANS ARE RELEASED Huerta Frees Three and Reliels Lose Doctor, Whose Patient, a Rebel Officer, Had Died. (By Associated Press.) Chihuahua, Mch. 30 No news has been received direct from army for many hours and ASKED TO NAME STREET LINCOLN WAY Rev. Whitcombe, Lincoln Highway Consul, Tells Commissioners of Offer of Drinking Fountain. A flagman at the Illinois Central crossing at North CrawTord avenue many officers here fear that the rebel for an ordinance forces around Torreon may be in a waa at the regular meet- dangerous situation.

It is reported of morning, that heavy reinforcements are being measure passes next Monday rushed to the Federal commander at morning, and indications are that Torreon and should they reach the there wil1 be 110 dissenting vote to the new law. In addition to receiving the new ordinance the city council did little of ASQUITH REPLACES WANT ROAD WORK SEELY AS WAR SEC. BEGUN APRIL 15 WILSON SAYS PLANK scene before the rebels take the city, Villa will probably be driven from his position. There are over six hundred rebel iruI)0rtance ibis morning. Policeman soldiers, wounded, in the hospitals John Fitzsimmons who has been do- here.

It is declared that the rebels ing night duty in Dementtown, ran into a fatal trap at Gomez Pala- bis resignation, to take effect cio which cost them dearly in lives 30, and the same was acceptor men and in ammunition. taking no action to- Americans Released. bis successor, which (By Associated Press) duty falls to Commissioner Gannon, Washington, D. Mch. wbo is at present at Hot Springs, schmidt, Donahue and Groosthwaite, three Americans who have been! "bitcombe, local con- held by the on a charge of Highway associa- aiding the rebels, have been freed by in a communication informed order of Huerta.

jthe council of the offer of a Moore memorial drinking fountain for the Dr. Lambert, the American physi Al I Rll RFPFA who was arrested by the Mexi- city on condition free water was fur- HLLUVVO UILL IILI LnL can of Los Mochis after a nished and the name of the thorough- 1 Constitutionalist officer upon whom be changed to Lincoln High- ENGLISH PREMIER CREATES GOV. DUNNE ASKS ALMOST IMME- ASSERTS THAT BALTIMORE PLAT he had performed an operation, had way and the matter was referred SENSATION AND IS LOUDLY CHEERED FOR ACTION. DIATE ACTION ON uOADS NEIGHBOR WAS HANDICAPPED FORM SAYS THE DEMOCRATS SHOULD OPPOSE SHIP SUBSIDY died, was also released. Although he received his appoint- I i three months later than the COL.

SEELY QUITS CABINET county superintendent of highways in the state, because of the illegality of Resignation Is Accepted and Asquith appointment of Arthur S. Wells Goes Hark to Scotland To Bo (of Wyoming township, Superintendent L. B. Neighbour will make an ef- DENIES BARGAIN WITH ENGLAND TO HOLD THREE MASS. MEETINGS Mayor Brinton, who will investigate the proposition and report with hi at some later meeting.

Re-Elected By His Constituents. fort to honor the request of Governor i Dunne, received this morning, that (By Associated Press) active road work begin on April 15, 1 London, Eng. Mch. Seely the day designated by the governor as President Says the Suggestion That He Had Bargained for Exemption Repeal is One of a Number of Insults. LOCAL OPTION COMMITTEE WIH HOLD PRECINCT MEETING FOR WOMEN ON WEDNESDAY.

FRANK E. STITELY. with a carnival company, but ex- i perience has taught him that the sun ny side of the street is the best, and with such a viewpoint how could one be other than successful in com- ledy? SOUTH NELSON MEN IN A DAD RUNAWAY THREE MEN WERE INJURED AS HORSES RAN AT CROSSING SATURDAY. Secretary of War, has resigned from the British cabinet and his resignation was accepted today. The announcement of the resignation of Col.

Seely, as a penalty for his indiscretions, was made in the house of commons by Premier Asquith. Asquith himself has decided to take the Secretaryship of War in place of Seely. Having accepted office of profit under the Asquith returned to his constiuency in Scotland for re-election. announcement that he would take the portfolio of war caused great sensation in the crowd ed commons. He said that the King approved of the Premier's absence from parliament, which would last more than two weeks.

His re-election is already assured. As lie walked from the assembly chamber he was frantically cheered by the Liberals, Nationalists and labor men. Sir John French. Chief of General staff of the British Army and Aljutant General Etwat definitely resigned their posts today. Day.

The tardiness of Mr. appointment will prevent any active road work being commenced on that day, but he is planning to hold a big meeting of the commissioners of high ways of the entire county to talk over and plan the work for the coming iyear. ORGANIZATION PLAN STATE WIDE SUFFRAGE PARADE (By Associated Press) Chicago, Mch. Illinois state suffrage organization plans to have parades in every town and city in Illinois on May 2nd. cd.

G. O. COMES FIRST. were dashed to the ground. Arthur Plants, who was driving the team, suffered a fracture of two The republican party has been rjbs.

Max Genz fractured the left mo- given first place on the ballots to be jar bone of his face and the skin w-as voted at the special election for cir- from his cheek and nose; both cuit clerk in Whiteside county next Were also severely bruised. Wal- Iuesday, with the democratic candi- jer gmfth suffered the separation of date second, prohibition third and yle njnth an(j tenth cartilage of the progressive last. and lost skin from his forehead, 'nose and wrist. The men were treat- TO WORK IN MENDOTA. eij by a local physician and their Charles Bishop has -rcepced a po- wives came to town and took them sition as bookkeeper for the I.

N. U. home, at its offices in Mendota. He went lo that city this morning to take up hia work. KOETTERSCASE TO THE JURY FOUR FOREIGNERS FINED YESTERDAY EACH FINED TEN VISIT TO JAIL.

(By Associated Press) Washington, D. Mch. Wilson stated today that dem- hold three mass meetings for women ocrats should not hesitate to vote for Wednesday afternoon at 3 the repeal of the Panama canal tolls The attendance will be divided ac- exemption, saying that one plank in cording to precincts. The women the Baltimore platform expressed op siding in the first and second preposition to any ship subsidy of any cincts at the Baptist church. In the kind, while another plank declared third and fourth precincts at the Confor tolls exetnption.

He said there gregational church, and in the fifth should be no doubt which should take and sixth precincist at the Evangeli- preoedenco and said that the story cal church. that he had entered into a bargain i A brief program will be carried with Great Britain was one of a num- out at each place and plans for elec- ber of insults introduced into the con tion day announced, gressional debate in the house today, The speakers are not to be announc In the congregssional debate in the ed in advance, but both men and wo- house today Representative Doreums, men will take part in the program at democrat, spoke against the repeal of each of the meetings. AND COSTS the exemption clause. TWO PAY i 35,000 GOAL MINERS STRIKE IN ENGLAND AH MANY MORE WELL THROW The local option committee will TOOLS THURSDAY FOR MINIMUM WAGE LAW. (By the Associated Press) London, Mch.

the introduction of minimum wage and backed by the Mine Federation of Great Britain, 35,000 coal miners in the Yorkshire pits quit today and an equal number will stop work Thursday next. A long and bitter struggle is anticipated. Denies a Bargain. John Blaga. Thomas Cza, (By Associated Press) Stein and Bica, foreigners London, Mch.

the House of employed at the cement works east Commons today Secretary Gray de- of the city and residing in one of nied there is or has been any under- the houses in the settlement near standing between President Wilson the factory, were fined $10 and costs and Great Britain on the Panama ca- yesterday by Police Magistrate Kent nal tolls question, for gambling. The charge was pre- Invalid Makes Speech, ferred by James Harvey and the From an invalid chair, placed for men were arrested by Sheriff Reid him on the floor of the House, Ton- and Deputy Phillips. They entered Rressman Lengle made a speech to- BABY IS ILL. The ini ant son of Clarence Kalebaugh of Harmon is seriously ill. TO WRESTLE IN POLO.

Wolfe of this city has been matched to wrestle Brown of Franklin Grove at Polo Friday evening and the match will undoubtedly attract a number of local followers of the game. The match will be at 138 pounds. pleas of guilty and Cza and Stein were able to pay their fines while the other two were sent to the county jail to board them out. day against the tolls exemption peal. re- (By Associated Press) Chicago, Mch.

murder case in which Jack Koet ters is the defendant, will probably go to the jury some time today. Fra Kimes is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia. PENALTY EFFECTIVE Wednesday, April 1, City Clerk Blake Grover will certify to County Frank Vaughan the list of property owners in Dixon who are de in the payment of special on local improvemenfs; and at that time the penalty for delinquency will become effective. Grand Detour Pleased. Madame Charpoit of Paris, France, 1 and Mrs.

Harvey of Chicago, who have been guests at the Sheffield, in I Grand Detour for the past two weeks, I nice Saturday for Chicago. Madame I DlUP.Wl I II UlLO Charpoit before her marriage visited this popular resort and enjoyed the outing and was so much pleased with beauliful Grand Detour that she 1 again visited it to renew recollections. SON OF MR, ANO MRS. LITRE BABY' PASSED AWAY WILL BE HELD TUESDAY MORNING. CONFESSES TO MURDEROF YOONG SCHOOL TEACHER the year and one-half old son of Mr.

and Mrs. E. Beckwith, 1820 Third street, passed away at their home at noon Sunday. The funeral services ill be held at the I I house at 10 tomorrow morn- ing with burial at Oakwood. The U(tle 30 1 many friends ot the family have the Qjnjnj jiag confessed to the murder sincerest sympathy of many friends Qf Migs the 2 1-year-old in their bereavement.

school teacher, who was found stabbed to death in the bushes near here, IS ILL. according to the statements of the Clifford Floto of the Kingdo is states attorney, who had a conference very ill with with Ginini. 'J DO YOU WANT YOUR GARBAGE REMOV ED? Have you an interest in Dixon? Do you own a home and do you want the air you breathe kept pure and the food you eat kept free of vicious germs? Have you little babies that you love and want to keep? Do you care for the respect and friendship of your neighbor? If you do, you want garbage removal. Dixon should have a free garbage removal system such as any city that pretends to be alive has. Clip out the coupon you will find below.

Fill it out and if you want to you may have your neighbors sign it also. Write names and addresses plainly. Mail to or leave it at this office as soon as possible. It obligates you to nothing. It merely places you among the majority, the desirable citizens of Dixon.

These coupons will be used to show the authorities that there is really a demand for free city garbage removal. If there is liberal support and many coupons are signed and sent in, we believe Dixon will get a garbage removal system. If not, Dixon will lose out. It is all up to you now. If you want it, say so.

it TO THE DIXON EVENING TELEGRAPH: WE. THE UNDERSIGNED, WISH TO ENDORSE YOUR MOVEMENT TO HAVE A SYSTEM OF FREE GARBAGE REMOVAL INSTITUTED IN DIXON BY THE CITY AUTHORITIES: NAME Sign this and if you care to, have your neighbors sign it and send or leave it at this office as soon as possible. It is for your own interests to do this..