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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-10

WdlhlnE OA ~ NAA0NN "a 49,
Castle of Halberg, at that
time In the possession of the
late Freiherr Won Stumm, whom the
emperor often visited.
1 think, however, that u host be-
came secretly irritated 1t the frequent
visits of his imperial guest, for certain
ly what with the establishment Of the
special telegraph to Berlin and a spe-
cial post office, and the finding of &C
~commodation for the crowd of person
al attendants, each visit must have
cost yoor old Won Stumm a consider
able amount.
l had already been busy upstairs In
the room allotted to me, and had come
out to take a walk In the warm and
welcome sunshine, when suddenly l
saw the emperor in a suit of brown
civilian clothes striding towards me.
He seemed to be in a humorous mood
and joked with me as 1 walked beside
him.
Suddenly he halted, as though re-
collecting something and asked:
"Heltzendorff, have you with you
some Of our paper for important docu-
ments?"
Certainly" was my reply.
"Ahl then please place some of 1t
with envelopes upon my table, and also
wire to Berlin to send here ten cou'
riers."
"Ten ~couriers2" 1 echoed in surprise
Eyes, ten. 1 may want even twelve
or MORE"
Just before eight o'clock that night
] was informed that the couriers were
waiting below, and on descending
fogpd six of the imperial messengers
and -four from the ministry of foreign
affairs. ready to travel anywhere, ever
TO the uttermost ends of the earth.
A Stupendous Hoax.
On informing his majesty, the lat
ter handed to me about thirty of thu
great blue envelopes containing "docu
ments Of the highest Importance" ad
dressed in his own hand to various OF
flcers of state, princes, princesses, ant
other prominent people In all parts o
the empire.
"These are to be taken at once, Helt
zendorff," the emperor said. 1.-THE mes
sengers are to bring us replies"
'In every caseF" l asked.
YES. In every case" he answered
Then 1 carried the batch of CORE
~spondence below, and much puzzled q
the nature of this latest activity l
private letter-writing, 1 handed ther
to the couriers, who sorted them OF
and distributed them among then
Serves.
Half an hour later the document
were being conveyed to various part
of the empire.
When / returned to the study
lind the kaiser laughing quietly
himself, and wondered what could :
the reason. He signed some doc
ments l read to him, but ever and ano
a broad smile would cross his usual
stern features.
Until a week afterwards l did N
learn the cause of the imperial merr
ment. but when l did l burst into lou
laughter myself.
Those envelopes containing doc
ments of highest Importance" each co
tained only a comic postcard, WHIT
the emperor had purchased during
visit to Saarbruck.
The kaiser had played a huge jol
upon those whom he desplsed. for Il
delivery of these formidable imperi
dispatches created a great stir In d
households of their recipients. o
princes were awakened in the midd
of the night to be handed a dispat
from the emperor; old princess
jumped out of bed to receive an Il
perial communication officers to
oper the ENVELOPES eagerly expecti
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-10

MY dea LeQueuxt
/ W. iust finished reading he proofs o 4 your articles describing
my life Is an omciaI al the imperial court att Otsdam+ n tn " OF
three small errors % made I have duly corrected.
The gross scandals ID willy intreues which related TO you
were of hen known I'd yourself, fer, as the intimate friend II
Tulsa, the exSrown princess o saxOny, o were, before tn var
cIo.eIv associated with nnny II those at court whose appear in
these articles.
The reyeIation which / n " made, n which, u IA RECORDED
here. are hut a tthe of III disclosures which could make, n II
vorId desires. more hall be pleased o furnish % with the m
even more aruing details, which yOu ma also M into print
" service a. personal dtutant to tn German ero" Prtnce h' nap
mix. Mt M n n low, with the treachery Of Germany against ciVii-
zation 0IsrnRIy revealed, I fel, IA my retirement no omDunct In
expo-inRa all 1 o concerning n secret II n kaiser int his o.
with mOste cordial greetings from
Your sncere friend,
Csigned) ERNST vow HELTZENDORFF.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-10

A LETTER FROM THE CROWN PRINCES PERSONAL AoJUTANT
TO WILLIAM LEoUEUx, PossEssoR OF THE
SECRETS OF EUROPE.
veneux Nadon,
"a MOret-sur-LOing,
Setne-et-NRrne,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-10
The KaiSer's Secret
Trip to the Hague.

NE May morning in 1907 l was
walking on the terrace of the
Castle Of Halberg, at that
time In the possession of the
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
Their Euus Eiuht Iicip.

0~trichce III summer Aill live al
most entirely on green alfalfa, and IN
winter consume each about u pound of
grain and three pounds. of alfalfa hny
dry. II would scen, therefore that
the sale Of eggs might 90 long way
toward pnyn. for the upkecp of the
and sandy southwest, rud upon alfalfa
which * very easily raised IN that re-.
gion wherever irrigation Is possible
The average yearly Yield of icalhcrs
from an ostrich il q little over n
ponud md their !lue ia 1910 was
$50 Ia $50.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
COUNTY MINISTERS
MEET IN T0MICA

Rev. g. w CheSsnan. Rev. John +.
VoucNx and Rev. Carl Stackmdu. of
this city. attended The monthly meet
ing of the Ia Salle County Ministerial
Association yesterday in Touica
Twenty eight ministers from all parts
Of the county were present at this
meeting. which was held in the First
Methodist church.
Rev. Griffith, pastor OF the First
Methodist church IN Ia Sale. read q
paper on THE Second Comm" of
Christ" which provoked u lively dis
cussion among the members present
Mr.. Nortbrop. laymau from tn"
Sirrator Methodist church and for
merry a missionary read an excellent
paper en- "A Financial Plan for the
Church
Resolutions were adopted thai will
be sent from the In sale County AS
ISOLATION to Governor Lowdrn, asking
his endorsement ON an issue Of the
day.
II Is the plan Of The officers to hold
these meetings in The smaller towns
in the county IN The near future, Al
noon The ministers were entertained
by ladies of the church at a very
fine dinner
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
RESERVE OFFICER
DIES SUDDENLY

Yesterday morning when lady
guest at the Hotel Nendome, in La
Sale. left her room 10 pass. thru the
hall. she found Or William tIarring-
ION first lieutenant in the medical
reserve. who has been rooming at the
hotel for some time, lying on the floor
just outside his room The doctor
was grooming and was seemingly in
great pain She hastily summoned as.
si.tance and was carried into his
room where he died a few minutes
later
Harrington has been IN La Sale
the greater part of the past summer
and received commission in the
medical reserve corps in August IIc
was awaiting Il call to serve when he
was stricken
Mr. Harrington was born in Paw
paw H. in 1866. All his immediate
relatives are dead. with the cXccp
ton Of brother, Ellis A. Earring
ton. who went to I.a Sallc early today
to arrange for the funeral. The body
was taken 10 PaWpaw his afternoon
and the funeral viii be held tomorrow.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
DRAFT BOARD ASKED
DATA BY GOVERNMENT |

The local exemption board has been
asked to compile a complete data of
the draft for a record for the nation.
al government The next session OF
congress will take up a thorough study
Of the draft in this country and in or
der to do this every exemption board
in the country will have to compile a
complete record of All The men that
registered in this district Ten days
will be given the local exemption
board to compile this information and
to start il TO Washington
The record win contain The total
numbers Of the men registered. the
quota due the number called for
physical examination, number Of mon
rejected on account Of physical de-.
fects, total number certified TO dis.
trlct board number ordered to report
to camp. the number that failed TO
report number rejected at camp ON
account of physical defects. the total
nnmhe@ Of exemptions allowed by the
district board, number Of claims filed,
number of claims allowed, number of
exemption claims allowed by district
board, number Of men discharged ou
appeals and on industrial grounds NV
district boards number Of married
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
WOMAN SUES EX-
SPOUSE FOR $4,000
AS UNPAID ALIMONY

Claiming Sl2ouu duo h,r Js alimouy
Mrs Emma lIartshon Who's" HON is
in oklahoma CITY. ObIa.. has fled
sHit AGAINST her former husband.
Eupcue lIarishera q l.a Sale farmer
IN IN attempt 10 recover thru the
ia Sale county circuit c0Ng monrs
She All ecs BIS due her
Mrs lIarshou, WHOM BIER bin 81
particulars Is fled. will alcpr tina, Il
Judgment was given her hy he Ok
lahoma district and supreme court
for $S.5cO when she WAS granted Il
fnal decree on November e ms pcr-
mancut almony, and St-0n as rup
omry ailmcut, together with solici
tor fees ef So The $l2.oao covers
accrued interest ON the SETTLEMENT
That should have been allotted her.
she VIII aver
The suit was fitted thru Mrs llaris-
horns attorneys. Charles Moore
Of Oklahoma City aud II VI. Kelly
of Ottawa,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
CITY AND VICINITY ITEMS

Mr., aud Mrs. Leo Warren. 5Oa
Guthrie street. viii leave tomorrow
for Streator to make their future
home
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Glare Lockwood an,
nounce the arrival Of q son IN Thurs.
day. November Sth, at their home on
ottawa avenue.
IT, A. Graves OF Seneca. transacted
business in this city today.
+. A. Cebulski went 10 Chicago this
morning on a short business trip.
Roy Esmond has returned to Camp
Dodge. after spending i've day fur
louch with relatives in this city. q.
Miss Elizabeth Asseltinc, Miss Per
rot, Mrs George Zurich, and Miss
Nixon left this morning for Rockford
To attend the Annual Meeting of the
state Association Of Graduate Nurses
that meets in that city November
lith. 18th and 18th Several other
Ottawa nurscs will 20 10 attend this
meeting during The next three days
John Sch0mas has just finished two
wells in Dayton township. getting wat
or nj distance OF 165 feet. One
well was dug on the Henry Schmidt
farm and the other one was dug Oll
the Richards farm
Mrs Sellars pelticr has gone To Chi
cagn for Il short visit
Attorney Robert r. l4arkin Of Slrea
tor was an Ottawa visitor today
W. l.. Ilobcrt Of Peru was an OF
taWa visitor today
Miss Alice Gwynn, a nurse at Ry
burn hospital who has been i'll, is
able to be out again
Attorney Clare OF Joliet was an OF
tawa business visitor today
Theodore Strawn and wife, tornei
Ottawa residents. who are now living
in Florida, are visiting in this city
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
REV. N. A. QUIRK'S
WILL FILED TODAY
IN PROBATE COURT
LATE OTTAWA PRIEST GIVES
BULK OF ESTATE TO SISTER
AND CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS
--NIECES ARE RENDERED.

The will Of the late Rev NJ. H.
Quirk, late pastor of St. Patrichs
church, was filed in the probate
clerks office This afternoon together
with a petition for letters of admin
stralion by his sister. Margaret Jane
Quirk also the appearance ~ Bishop
f.. A. Dunno, in whom the property
of the churfh is vested and which is
made II lcgatcc under the viii.
The estate consists oi real estate
valued At $1,000 and personal proper
t. to the value OF $l1U.
The real estate comprises 220 acres
of baud in Texas. Two lots near st.
Pairck's church in West Ottawa. and
one lot in Soldering addition.
In addition to this the deceased
leaves life insurance policies to the
value of $Il 600
All of The property with the cXccp
ton Of the two lots. Is given 10 the sis
ter, Miss Margaret Jane Quirk, who
lived with her brother the greater
portion of her life time.
The two lots in West Ottawa are
devised TO St patricks church and
the lot in Soldering addition is given
back to the syndicate If It cares to
pay the cost thereon
Miss Margaret Jane Quirk in her
petition for letters Of administration
represents that while the insurance
and other property is bcqueathcd to
her and are no part of the estate she
expects to follow the suggestions of
her deceased brother and viii dis.
tflbntc the property according to his
wishes.
Under the provisions Of the will
the following few requests are made:
ST patricks church, for req, high
mass, $500.
ST. 'Patricks church, for masses for
the testator and family. $1,000.
St. Patrck's church. masses for
Sister HIilda. $500.
Nazareth Convent, Rochester, n. g.
$1,000
Guardian Angel Orphanage, Peoria
III. 81 1000.
st Viatcurs College Bourbonnaise
H., $1,000.
Mrs Catherine Wilton. Peoria, Ill
srandneiee, $4,000
The will was executed October 7
1917, short time before the fata
illness Of the deceased pastor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

Spanish dy is an insect much used
IN medicine MS an irritant II IS gath
cred from The lilac bushes of southern
Europe ~ night by Shaking the
branches the collectors hands aud
face being protected by wells and
gloves against the volatile acid dis
charge Of The beetles Then the in
Sccts are killed by immersion in hot
vinegar. one onc-hUudredth G-lO0) If
q grain Of Spanish fly placed on the
lip rapidly causes - hIiSier-W. r.
Aughinhaugh in Lcgiir's
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
Persian Brad.

Native bread today in Persia is said
~ he very little different from thar
Of 1000 venrs ago The oven il built
" smooth masonry in the ground. and
many Of them have been used for n
century. The dough IS formed into
feet wide and pressed quickly against
the side of the oven. II bakcs IN n few
minutes.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
Cstcrpiilsrs Travel in Companies.

The caterpillar. according TO natu-
ralSis, knows that there Is safety in
numbers and whole companies may be
found feeding sidr hy side while keep
ing u sharp lookout for their bird en-
cmirS. but when n caterpillar j. by
himself h" scarcely dares move for
when ne l. obliged to change his skin
he docs not venture tn leave his old
coat lying around. The moment he
takes il off hc cats It.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
Masonic Temlpe.

Humboldt Lodge announces Il dane
ing party for Masons and their fam
flies. Thursday evening, November
18th. $3.50 TO 1890 Subscription. soc
per couple Proceeds will be donated
TO the Y, NJ. G. A, fund,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
Y. M. c. A. IS GIVEN
A BIG BOOST
Continued from Page H.

Continued from Page ID
cost was less than twenty billion Of
dollars. Today siXtycieht million Of
men are NOV engaged in battle and
the expense already is in excess Of
seventy billion Of dollars,
The speaker said that Today there
was no more Turkey, Prussia, Austria
Or Balkan States, they were all now
controlled and dom mated by the.
kaiser and that il was the aim of the
kaiser to be the leader Of The world
and that the Tentonic race. according
to his version. would rule the entire
world But he added, We are going tO
stop him. but We must wake up.
Pan German. he said, was what We
had 70 combat Ii the people knew.
Just what panGerman meant they
would stay away, for pan-Germansm
meant that If The kaiser wins the war
we viii be all PANIED" and it was
mp to us to show little more pa
riotism and not be afraid TO speak
ont loud and voice their sentiments
in mighty strong LANGUAGE, showing
that you are real patriots and lovers
Of your country
Down with tryanny. Down with
autocracy' Down with the kaiser
and to hell with passengers said the
speaker and up with the Stars and
Stripes We have got TO come across
with funds to help win the war. The
people Of this community were Grim.
inally comfortable and knew little Of
She effective work OF the Y NJ c. A.
organization. and he mplorcd the
audience to help in the great cam
paien Of funds for the splendid work
the Y NJ G. A. are doing at the var.
iouS cantonmcnt camps in foreign
lands Their mission was to make
men at the battle front happy. cour-
ageous and TO provide them with
things which will make life more
pleasant and the surroundings more
hcalthlul.
li0mCsickncss, he said was a dread
! ful aflction and h. believed that If
! our people realized what is being done
+ and what is yet TO be done they
/ would be little more generous in
4 contributing TO a cause that is for
God and humanity and he hoped the
! people Of Ottawa would do their share
/ oward his end
The meeting closed with a solo by
Miss Peterson, which was much en-
! dyed.
Chairman Leland announced that
! there would he no subScrilions taken
up at the meeting. but to anyone who
was inclined 10 contribute 10 The fund
to call upon DR., A. j. Roberts who IS
chairman of the Ottawa campaign
DR.. Roberts viii call his committee
together this evening and outline
pla rs FOR a campaign to raise the
! $50 % that is asked Of this city and
/ it is confidently predicted that with a
: little hard work This amount should
be raised in this community
Frod Scott. a well known popular
Ottawa boy, who is putting in every
minute Of his time in Red Cross work
and thru his activity much Of the sue
cess Of raising these funds must be
given Mr. Scott was present at the
meeting last night and he is truly one
Of the fellows who Is putting real
"pcp" into the campaign
The meeting came TO Il close by the
audience singing America lead by
Rev briggs
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
Something Missing.

4 small cirl was visiting her auni's
room FOR the lr' time she walked
about md rcruiinizcd everything with
Interest Fidally She stopped before
an attractive picture frame which wns
standing en- The tabl.. hit was empty.
After % puzzled moment She said.
"Auntic Ethel. what ~ il don't sce7'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

Fashionable dressmaking. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed. Prices reasonable
Am now located at COL LA Sale ST.,
above Keller 4 Kroehnkes jewellery
store phone lO2K.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

IN nntch Guiaug the women carry
mon their persons Nh the family say-
iugs In The shape Of heavy bracelets
anklets necklace gad even crowuv ~
gold and silver.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

Revolving brushes. operated by n
hand lcNHr clean u mans hat and
shoes at the same time III II rfachihc
desiencd for public places.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

II yon '-.e lost auylhirs s1u can
fndaI rs ADVERTISING IN e., free Tad.
erJ0urrdl.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

] viii pay S. reward for the arrest
anu conviction Of the person who
broke 20 lights of glass in the Lun
ncy house. 400 West Washington
street, ten days ago 7. i. Farrell.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

A coqueItc, like a recruiting ser
geant, IS over on tho lookout fer fresh
victims. Douglas lcrrolh,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

Try The TTcc Trader iuurnal Want Ads
for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

When Baby was seek We gave her
tastora
When she was n child she cried for
CaSioria
When she became Miss, she chung TO
ta]uri&.
When she mad Children she gave them
CaStorla
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

The ladies Of the FIRST Methodist
church viii hold an all day meeting
Wednesday, November llth. at the
home OF Mrs. A. NJ KiIc. T Gridley
place, The day win be spent in sew
ing articles for the bazaar that will
be held in December, Each lady
is requested to bring. one article for
a picnic lunch that viii be served at
noon
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
TOO LATE 10 sClhSSlFY.
tMain want add section page liycD

LOST Nurses Red Cross pin SOME
where between ltigdon'S ieWclrt
store and Madison street Finder
please return TO tlls Office and receive
reward.
WANTED Iaborers to work IN sand
pit, good wages Apply tonight At
Hotel Clifton between { and $ O'Clock.
II s Nl90mnn
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

The w G. T. L. viii hold an all
day meeting Wednesday, November
IAN al the home of Mrs. John Glen
SIC Catherine street Miss Flora Eos.
ter. Of Grand Ridge viii give re-.
port Of the state w. G.. r. T.. convcn
ton held recently in Peoria Plans
for the winters work will be made nj
Ibis time. An members are request
ed to he present.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13
Home Made Sauer kraut

FTVTTIt WdUt OdUGT NTduI
Weeners and Corn Bread tomorrow at
Wcndcl's Bakery,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

Mrs. L. H. Mass celebrated her
73r1 birthday last Thursday at the
home Of her son, l.. II Mass. on the
BLOOMINGTON road south Of the city.
All her children and grandchildren
were there to help her celebrate the
day. A delicious luncheon was serv-
ed ut noon, Mrs, Mass received
many congratulations during the day
and number Of her friends called
to wish her many more such happy
anniversaries.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-13

Paul Teissedef we'll known exaIdcr
man, celebrated his G5th birthday sun
day During the afternoon a number
Of his friends held an informal cello
braiton in honor Of the day al the
ElkS' club rooms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-02
AUCTION SALE OF LAND.

The undersigned will sell at public
auction on the farm located two miles
east Of Gruver, eight miles east of Es-
therville, Emmett county, Iowa, at 2
o. m. Wednesday, June g. 1917. The
northeast quarter Of section eighteen
township 80, range, 80. improvements
consist of nine room two story house
16x24, addition two story, 16X20, addi-
ton one story, 12x26, barn 4OX4S. hog
house, 2Ox40 corn crib. chicken house.
machine shed, etc. Buildings all in good
repair large grove and orchard well
and wind mill, fenced and cross fenced
with mostly woven wire, nearly all tile
drained. Terms: $4,000 cash on day OF
sale and assume a mortgage of &c.
Spills due March /, 1922 at five per cent
annual Interest. Optional payments on
any interest paying date. Balance to be
%aid within 30 days Of sale date when
deed will be given and merchantable
abstract Of title furnished. Possession
March 1st 1918. Land lays well. best
OF soil in good community. Land must
be sold to close up an estate. For fur
tfer particulars, call on or write, Arthur
Pitcher, referee. Col. VIM. Foshier.
auct.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-02
PUBLIC AUCTION.

As we are changing location we will
sell our household goods on
premises at 505ls East Linn street,
Tuesday. June 5, at o'clock. as fol-
lows: Three rockers, 9x12 rug, S-Sx
1916 rug, small rugs buffet. new White
rotary cabinet sewing machine
dressers commodes oak bed room suite,
cupboard sldeboard, good kitchen cab
met, dining table and chairs, couch,
round center table, fine library table.
stair carpet, ingram carpet, mating
mantel clock, draperies, shades, fine
size Is heater, good Riverside range
gas range, four pairs blankets. bed
spreads, comforts. carpet sweeper ana
many other articles. Terms, cash Here
is an excellent lot of goods. Don't miss
it. Mr.. Doane, owner. Col Kendall,
auctioneer. and Pitcher, clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-02
Go Be Continued.)

Many stories are told Of a former
Canadian bishop who had passed his
youth in Scotland, but fiattered him
self that not hint Of his origin could
be gained from bis speech or manneE
One day he met Scotchman, to whom
he said at last, abruptly:
Hoo lang haze ye been here"
about sax years" was the reply.
.Hoot mon said, the bishop sharp
.ly, why haze We ma lost your accent,
like myself Christian Register.