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VOL XXIV NO. 317 CLINTON, -ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, PRICE TWO CENTS 4 FORMER CLINTON LABOR LEADER IN BAD AGAIN WELL KNOWN COUPLE MARRIED' LAST EVENING J. S. IISENBY, AGED 41, DIED IN LANE YESTERDAY POST MACHIliE SIS NKEWAHEE STRIKE EF I i Piancli of-Brown Shoe Manufacture Jng Co. Decides to tome to Clin- ton Will Employ 500 People Clinton is to have a real factory.

This fact was made known today when final papers were drawn up with the Brolrn Shoe Manufacturing company, the second largest maker of shoes In thd country, by which they agree to locate a branch factory em ploying from the start between four and five hundred people. A rousing get-together banquet will be given by the men behind the movement Tuesday evening at the IC. of P. hall when the details of the new industrial movement will be made public. women of Clinton hre responsible for the banquet and will make it one of the events of Clinton.

Besides the banquet, there will be special mnslc and several out-of-town -speakers will boon -hand. Among those who have been invited to attend and address the meeting are: Frank -R, Minor, president of the-Lltchfloid Bank Trust Co.T Mr. Murray, editor of the LItehfleld Herald; Hugh Saell and L. W. ClinS, both of Litchfield; Caries Lee, J.

A. Baker and Fred Grey of Charleston. Both Charleston and Litchfield have factories sfmilSr to the one to be located in i Clinton and these gentlemen will teU Clinton citizens facts in regard to the business that they have gained by actual experience In their own towns. The proposed new factory building will be a I -story building and will be about 0x200 feet, shaped yke the letter thus giving plenty of room for enlargement. It is built In units and more be added as the business grows.

Of the people to be employed, about seventy-five per cent will be women and girls and the pay roll from the beginning will be a big thing.forClinton giving em- ployment ar good Wages to alt local people who desire it and will also bring to Clinton many new families of desirable citizens; affair is to bea community affair and the whole' community will "have the credit for landing tbe factory. Clinton was chosen by the Brown after several other cities had been investigated 'but Clintons advantages, especially in tbe transportation line, along with hustling of ber citizens did ilft trick and Clinton won out over three other cities considered as the livest towns in Metropolitan Life A tier an Illness of Several Months Funeral To Be Held Saturday- After suffering for the past alx mopths with cancer, John Lisenby died at his home In Lane yesterday aftemoojS. at 45 Mr. LIs-enhy was 41 years of agent the time of bis death, having been born and raised in DeWitt county, spending his life on the farm np until abont nine years ago when he moved to Lane and there conducted a hardware store in a successful manner. Mr.

Lisenby was a member of the Methodtet church, Knights of Pythias and Woodmen lodges and was held in high esteem by his neighbors having been called to serve them frequently in public offices. The deceased was the son cf William and Keziah Graham Lisenby and was born In Weldon, Hot. 8, 1879. When about twenty years of age he was united in marriage to Miss Nettie Spalnhonr and to this union two children were born, Rhea Margaret, who preceded her father In (Yeath when but two years of Age and Elwin, the- the widow surviving, as do the following relatives: James Lisenby. ot Clinton; Samuel and Fred (Trahara of Creek township; Mrs.

Ed cf Springfield, Mrs. Minnie Garrigus, of Los Angeles, and John Lisenby, of Champaign. i 1 Funpral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the late home tn Bane, at oclock after which the remains will be taken to Weldon for Interment fn the Weldon cemetery. FARM BUREAU pTtlTE Thlrty-twq member were added to the membership of the County Farm Bureau Tuesday by solicitors visiting Wilson and Tunbridge townships. Twenty-eight of the members were obtained In Wilson and Your were obtained In Tunbridge.

ships'sTOCk W. O. Lane today shipped a car load of live stock to Chicago The railroad strike has interfered with shipping for several days but things look much better now. this iart of Illinois. This is a golden opportunity for Clinton to establish Itself as a factory town and every -citizen, man and woman, should put their shoulder to the wheel and boost so that we may attain the conditions that will absolutely insure this factory for Clinton.

Insurance Company TOF IF RECENT STRIKE Occurred in Chicago Today When Sixteen Men Are Taken Into Custody More Arrests To Follow (By United Press) Chicago, April 15 The United states government struck today at the radical element backing the "outlaw railroad strike which resulted in a partial paralysis of the nation's industries' and" Threatened TheTiairon with starvation. Deputy United States marihals acting under instructions from District Attorney Clyne arrested sixteen strike leaders and expected to take fifteen more into custody this afternoon. The men arrested included John Grnnau, president of the Chicago yardmen's association, the original outlaw" anion Grunau called the first strike. United States Commis- sioner Lewis F. Mason, son of Con- jt- gressman WJlliam Mason, issued the warrants under which The radicals were arrested.

Washington, April 15 Arrest of the "outlaw strike leaders of tlje railroad strikers in many cities may be expected as indicated by Attorney General Palmer today, following the news tof the arrest of Chicago leaders. All those arrested will probably be prosecuted under the criminal section of the Lever act. The number to 6e arrested will probably exceed fifty. Meanwhile the senate was In executive session considering the nomination for the railroad wage board, which action was postponed yesterday. DPATH OF REV, HENRY Word has been received in Clinton of the death of Rev.

A. W. Henry, a former pastor of the Christian chureh In this clty.Doath was due to paralysis." The remains were Interred at Greenwood, Neb. The deceased was 65 years of age und is survived by bis wife and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Stewart.

502 South Monroe street. PAY TAXES Treasurer Joe Cool yesterday collected taxes to the amount of The time for closing the books is drawing near and the last days rush is at hand. Gossard Corsets the corset foundation for yonr spring suits at he Gossard Shop, 214 East Main MRS. S. F.

CONKLIN, Corsetlere. Notice To the stockholders of the Clinton Cooperative store: There will be a special meeting held in the county eourt house Thursday, April 15, at 8 oclock. All members are urged to be present as we Intend to elect directors and start at once. BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE Joseph L. Johnson and Mrs.

Mary 1 SI oaf United InMarrfage The wedding of a wall known and popiar couple of Clinton citfzens occurred last evening at eight o'clock when Joseph E. Johnson and Mrs. Mary Sloat were unite! ip marriage by the Rev. Linton of the Universal-lst church. Tbe couple were unattended.

Mr. -Johnson was for many years employed in the DeWitt County National bank and was formerly in the hardware business in this city. The bride is also weTTknown in this clty. having been employed at the Murdock Farmer store for some tine. Hosts of friends extend their heartiest congratulations to Mr.

and Mrs. Johnson. They will reside at 521 S. Monyoe street where Mr. Johnson has one of the prettiest home in the city.

TARE EXAMINATIONS County Superintendent R. H. Johnson yesterday gave the central examinations To twenty-one pupils and the final to twenty-seven In Kenney. Mr, Johnson is in Waynesvllle today where he Is conducting the examinations. JACOB NORTH MARRIED Jacob North, aged-73, was united son of near Ramsey, 111., last Friday so nof near Ramsey, 111., last Friday at X'andalia.

The couple will' make their home at Nokomis, III. Mr. North has I'ved in DeWitt county for many years where he has followed farming PROPERTY TRANSFERS -Judge Bedlnger has sold his prop erty located at 702' North- Monroe street and has purchased the Byron Miller home on West Jefferson street. iODSE LODGE TO BOLD MEMORIAL SER10CES Sunday Morning, April 18, In the Vniversalist Church The local' Moose lodge will bold memorial services for their departed brethren at the Unlversalist church, Sunday, April 18; the services to be held at eleven oclock a. m.

The services will be in charge of Rev. M. Lintop, pastor of the church. This is the annual memorial service of the lodge and special music appropriate to the occasion will be'givqn as will special service Jn charge pf the lodge. All members are requested to be present to do honor to the departed brethren and the public is also cordialyl invited to attend.

Fine Lot of Monuments At Daniel Boones Marble and Granite Works' In anticipation of the strike at the Vermont quarries I ordered five car loads of finished monuments, which have been received and are on display at my place of business, 208 North Center street. Those who are interested are cordially invited to come and Inspect them. PresSF Chicago. April 15 Roger C. Sullivan, Democratic politician, died at 4:10 oclock yesterday afternoon at hia residence, 342 Wellington street, Chicago.

He had been ill for several months, but bis death came as a great shock to his family and to his hundreds of political and business associates throughout the city and state. They had been led to think that be would recover his health. Heart div ease is given as the Immediate cause of death. Washington, D. April 15 Gen.

John J. Pershing tossed his hat into the political ring last night as a definitely avowed candidate for the Republican nomination for the presidency. Paris, April 15 Dispatches today to the French foreign office Indicated that a new revolutionary military movement was being organized in Germany and an -outbreak against the Ebert government is expected at any moment. Paris, April 15 A news agency dispatch to Berlin today said that Maj. Gen.

von Luettwit and MaJ. Bisehoff, accused of attempting to foment a new revolution in Germany, have been- arrested. The men were found hiding in East Russia. Chicago; Apfil 15 Governor Low-dens plurality In the Illinois primary of Tuesday will be more than 80,000, todays returns indicated. All but 27 precincts have reported and je vote stands: Lowden Wood, 159.624; Johnson, 46,181.

Washington, Apr, 1S--A resolution impeaching Louis F. Post, assistant secretary of labor, on charges of preventing the deportation of radicals who sought to overthrow the government by force and violence, has been prepared for "fBtrodttcticm rinto the house by Rep. Hoch of Kansas, Republican, he said today. Mexico City, April 15 State troops have Invaded Sinaloa, according to dispatches. The reported invasion was regarded as the first step in a national movement to overthrow the government of Carranza.

Carson April 15 Suit to set aside the divorce decree granted Mary Pfcktord from Owen Moore will be filed at Minden tomorrow, according to Attorney General Fowler today. Attorney Fowler has been investigating the dfvorce granted the moving picture star. Rags Wanted We will pay good price for clean rags of fair size. Bring to Public office. Knights of Pythias Something interesting will happen tonight! also work inihird rank.

LEON G. MYERS, C. C. Man Who Killed Tony Musser Men tioned as Radical Leader Dispatches from Washington carry the name of Carl Pierson as one of the radical labor leaders who his been instrumental with William ZL Foster in calling the outlaw switchmens strike and seeking to overthrew the government In evidence alleged To be fn the possession ot Attorney General1 -Palmer. Pierson is well known In Clinton where In 1913 he shot and killed Chief of Police Tony Musser.

Pjferson liad been "prominent In The strike of shopmen some time before the murder and- at the time of the killing was conducting labor paper in this city. Tbe killing occurred near the interurban station. Pierson plead self- defense when his case was venu ed to Lincoln for trial and was acquitted. POPULAR BILL BONE ILL BE HERE NEXT TUESDAY Anthor and Fntrrtainer Comes to tbe Christian Church Bill Bone, popular author and entertainer, will make his annual appearance in Clinton, next Tuesday evening at the Christian church; Mr. Bone comes to Clinton practically every year under the asupices of the Christian congregation and on every occasion has added to hia popularity and has made new friends.

This year Mr. Bone will prove better than ever, according to. the press notices that he has received In other towns' where he has lectured. He has a special fund of new stories, poems andL readings that arejpJtmdid As B'll says he likes the warm hand shake and the sonnd ot Howdy, Glad to see you. Mrs.

William Payne and daughter Dorothy of Decatur are visiting at the home of F. E. Fenner, sonth of the city. Attention Mr; Fanner We have just received another shipment of 200-gallon tanks. It will pay you to get your tank now, and take advantage of the per cent discount we sre giving Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Metz Bowles slate' CALL ON DALRYMPLE Factory agent for Pianos and Players of Merit 120 North Center Clinton r) Sheet Music, Player Music, small -Instruments MBf.i i Workers Numbering 3,500 Demand Higher Wage and Bight to Or-ganize-SoIdiers Disperse Crowds (By United Press) Kewanee, April 1 Machine gunA were posted in the city square and state troops patrolled the city streets here today to prevent a repetition of yesterdays riots. The rioting broke out when strikers clashed with the workers of the Wolworth tube works here yesterday. Workers on strike number 3,500, among them a number of radicals. They demand a higher wage and the right to organize a Union. The situation is quiet today.

Soldiers dispersed crowds of strikers who gathered to talk. The strikers moving on without causing any trouble. It ia hoped that the affair will be settled without more trouble and the presence ofthe state roops seems to have a very quieting influence vn on the most radical strikers. Dublin, April 15 -Three civilians were killed and nine wounded in clashes today between the police and citizens in Clare county One hundred and four striking Sinn Feiners have been released from prison. Washington April 15 The United States will soon take independent action and lift all restrictions on trade with Russia if the allies delay much longer in reaching a decision on the proposition it was learned today.

CEtcagoTApril 15 -Clubs favoring" the wearing of workmen's overalls sprang up today all over the country as a result of the launching of a movement tn Birmingham, against the high price of lotbing. B. D. Announce the 9th BIG SYMPHONY DANCE K. of P.

Hall Friday, 'Apr. 16-9 p. m. True Dance Music by tbe Clinton 7-PC. Symphony Orchestra (Heffley, Director) Adm, $1.50 (which includes tax).

Ladies unaccompanied, 25 cents. Our Roofing Stock is complete if you lost yours. if Taylor INSURANCE IN FORCE $5,343,652,434 I (Larger than that of any company in the world) ANY KIND ANY PRICE 3c A WEEK $250,000 ANNUALLY D. B. DOLLEY, Agent Office: Room 15, Frendenstein Building Phone 2i9 FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLINTON CONFECTIONERY Saturday, April 17 ELECTRIC ON SALE Murray Boot Shop OFFER THURSDAY-FRIDAY-SATURDAY CHOICE OF 0 STYLESIO Flowers will be presented to all customers during the afternoon and evening if Supplies in our West 'Window.

'Something everyone needs. Vaccum Sweepers Electee Irons, Electric Port- able Lamps, Desk Lamps, Piano Lamps, All Sizes of Elec- trie Globes, Blue, White and Clear; Flash' Lights and Batteries, all sizes. THE HOME OF DELICIOUS CONFECTIONS ONLY 8.95 A PAIR TERMS STRICTLY CASH Thos. Mee Jeweler Papageorge Bros; N. B.

These shoes are. now on -display in our Show Window. Dont miss this chance for it will not occur again. i OPEN EVENINGS IV.