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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-04
HEADS U. S. SECRET SERVICE
w. n. Moran, Assistant to w. j. Flynn,
Appointed Chief by Secretary
McAdoo.

Washington, Dec. 31.-W. H. Moran.
assistant chief of the United States
secret service, was appointed chief of
the service by Secretary McAdoo
Moran, who succeeds William J. Flynn
recently resigned, will assume office
January l.. He has been connected
with the service 30 years.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-04
Hearing the Trump.

Agnes-I don't like to play bridge
with Mrs. Blank. She's so deaf that
she never hears the declaration.
Gladys-Of course she doesn't. She
will never even hear Gabriel's trump.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-04
Scale of Values.

"'He forgets that he owes me his
life!"
That's nothing; he even forgets
that he owes me S5!"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-04
In Trouble.

whats the matter?"
"Just quarreled with my wife"
What about?"
met was beautiful, and l agreed"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-04
His WAY.

the door, but promised not to tell.
Dolly Swift-And, of course?
Gladys Beautigirl-Oh, he repeated
il before he left!
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-04
N ADOO D|SSOLvES
RAIL WAR BOARD
Appoints Hale Holden of Chicago
to Run Lines in U. S.
FOUR OTHERS ARE NAMED
Orders Sent to Eastern Roads to Clear
Up Freight congestlon-Director
General to Handle Wage
Questions.


Washington, JAN. Railroads d.
rector General McAdOo dissolved the
railroads war board at it's own sug-
festion and appointed Hale Holden OF
Chicago member of the board to d.
rect the nationwide organization
which II has built up.
The director general also appointed
q temporary advisory cabinet consist
ing of:
Hale Holden.
John Skeleton Williams, comptroller
of the currency.
Harry Walters, chairman of the
board of the Atlantic Coast line.
Edward Chambers, traffic manager
for the food administration.
Walker d. Hines, now assistant 10
the director.
Drastic Order Out.
Orders went to Eastern railroads to
clear up freight congestion regardless
of previous government priority regu-
Iations, passenger schedules and any
hampering practices under the old
competitive system, and to pay spe-
cial attention to movement of coal and
food.
Lines of the West and South were
notified that soon they might be called
on to furnish locomotives and other
equipment to help Tighten the traf1lc
burden in the East, and q committee
of government officials was created to
work out a plan for diverting export
freight to ports south of New York.
Returns to Old Job.
Other railway heads who made up
the war board, Fairfax Harrison OF
the Southern, who was chairman; Rea
of the Pennsylvania, Kruttschnitt Of
the Southern Pacific and Elliott of the
New Haven, will return to the active
supervision of their roads, but all the
subcommittee and organization of
the subcommittee and organization of
the board will be turned over to MIR.
Holden.
Decision Is Delayed.
The federal board of mediation and
Cancellation will continue to pass on
wage disputes now pending, it was an
nOunced after conference Of the
board with Mr.. McAdoo, but eventual
ly the director probably will handle
wage questions directly. The govern
ments attitude toward wage changes
will not be determined for several
weeks at least, or until the pressing
problems of speeding up transpOrta-
ton are thraShed out.
Mr. McAdOO limited his comments
on the labor situation to saying that
he would "treat the men with justice
and equity" and would give ga just
and square hearing" to the brother
hood heads
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-04
Definition Up to Date.

Pat-An phwat the dlvlI IS chaliH
dish?
Mike-Whisti Ut's a fryin' pan
that's got into society"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-04

I'm afraid your wife is very bad
still, james,"
"Ah, yes, Miss. But I do all can.
I read her the burial service twice a
day to get her used to it!"-Pick-Me-
Up.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
NEW AUTO LICENSE
LAW IS IN EFFECT

Owners Of automobiles will pay IN
increased license rate beginning TO-
day, when the new motor vehicle law
became effective. The schedule OF
rates IN force this year will BE rs
follows:
For eacn motor bicycle, $500
For eacn motor vehicle OF 10 nors :
power or less, $3.50.
For each motor vehicle OF from 10
to rs horse power. $500.
For each motor vehicle Of from %
to IS horse power $500.
For each motor vehicle OF from 50
to 81 horse power $500.
For each motor vehicle OF more
than 80 horse power. 5000.
The new DINNER law also goes into
effect today This law provides that
when approaching another vehicle
proceeding in an opposite direction.
and when within not less han 2oO
feet Of same. the person in charge Of
tho motor vehicle Of motor bicycle
equipped with electric headlights
shall dim or cxtipeuish such head
lights
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
Twelve Arrests Made.

Norfolk. Va. Jan. With twelve
aliens detained under suspicious, the
Norfolk, authorities today were push.
Ing q sweeping investigation into the
cause Of the series Of fires which yes
terday threatened to wipe out the
city, The fire still was burning to-
day, but was under control Depart.
mcnt Of Justice agents. and military
officials are aiding in the inquiry
A force Of $500 blue jackets aud
marines, aided By members Of the
home guard are maintaining order in
the city. The city is quiet and ener-
getic relief measures have prevented
any suffering.
The city OF Portsmouth. across the
Elizabeth river from Norfolk. also
was threatened by fire which start.
ed there shortly after midnight II
caused serious damage in the residen.
tiai district.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
CHICAGO IN GRIP
OF COAL FAMINE

Lhlcago. Jan. 3.-From eight ~
twelve inches OF snow which covered
Chicago today, has caused serious
shortage OF fuel in the city. resulting
in the partial closing down Of the
Wisconsin Steel Company's plant,
throwing 1000 men out OF employ
ment. Word on government war or
ders has been suspended at the plan!
and ofiicials say they do not know
when they will be able TO resume op'
crations.
Railroad Difector McAdoo may or
der coal shipments to Chicago, given
the immediate right Of way over all
rail traific. at the request OF Raymond
E. Durham. fuel administrator fol
Cook county. who is now in Washing
ton. The city is hundreds Of thous
ands tons short OF It's normal suppl!
Of coal. according to officials.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
y. S. TROOPS CHASE
MEXICAN BANDITS

Nogales, Ariz.. Jan . Three hun
dren United States soldiers from Her
mosillo today are in pursuit Of ban.
dts who raided three towns and held
up Southern Pacific de Mexican
train between NogaleS and Cananea.
Sonora In anticipation Of further
raids rangers are modifying at Al
Zinc.
Desperate for lack Of food and sup
plies. II is declared the bandits are
massing across the border and plan
ming other raids in this district
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
ALTON TRAlNMEN
DEMAND MEDIATOR

Bloomington. H., Jan. o.--Services
Vi q government mediator have been
requested in the controv crsy between
agents. operators ond towermen OF
Jto Chicago < Alton railroad and the
road The committee. representing
the men and officials Of the road were
unable to reach an agreement at
conferences held here.
The company has objected to time
and half pay for Sunday work in
sisted upon.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
MARSElllES MAY GET
TWO BRICK FACTORIES

The first samples Of clay taken from
the abandoned coal mine on the SPIT
Ger farm east Of Marsellles. by the
Chicago Fire Brick Company. have
proven to be o. X. after being tested
IN ovens and the prospects for the
erection Of large plant there are
good. w. c. Vittum, of Ottawa, is
one of the owners of the property.
The same concern bored holes and
took samples of clay from the Long
farm, west OF town, but there was
too much iron in the clay there and
the company surrendered its options.
On the SDicer farm the vein is nine
feet in thickness. In addition there
is a vein of coal which also is cy-
pected to be mined with the clay.
The coal will be used in burning the
fee brick.
May Mean Two Industries.
Engineer Oscar Cartilage. who has
been In Marseilles for several months
representing the Chicago Fire Brick
Company. stated that there is likely
to be two large plants erected on the
Spiccr farm. Part OF the nine foot
vein has been found to be Just right
for fire brick, and more tests are be-
ing made Of the balance of the vein.
II that tests out as expected a plant
for the manufacturing of fire-prootlng
material like blocks will be built in
addition to the fire brick plant. This
will mean the employment of a large
number OF men,
Engineer Cartridge stated that clay
from the mine probably would be
shipped until spring, when work on
the plants will be started, so that
nlsny men will be given employing nj
ia the meantime.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
REARRANGE CHICAGO
TRAIN SCHEDULES

Chicago, Jan. "A new schedule OF
passenger traius on trunk lines run
ming on, Of Chicago, will be drawn up
here today to prevent duplication Of
trains, while under government oper.
alton The new schedule will be
drafted By traffic officials Of several
roads. meeting with B. L. Winchell
traffic manager Of the Union Pacific.
The new schedule will be directed
ct lines operating between two cities
and running practically the same
number Of trains. This condition now
exists between Chicago and Milwau
kee, st. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas
City, Omaha, st. Paul and other cen
tral western points
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02

Investigators eas that salmon end
their way INTO rivera by means Of the
presence OF acids Or all,elis. -ihch OF
course, taEies in different streams.
Even when thoy are long wey cnt st
sea, says The Youths Companion. they
can discover the trnce TINT will lead
them to the bay and the stream that
they seek. 1t thus becomes unneces-
sary TO appeal to looming instinct"
to explain the return of certain snlmop
TO certain rivers or the running Of
herring TO certain localities.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02

CONTINUED froN ragc IL
purchased the engagement ring that
the date Of bis marriage had been set
for a long time, aud had not been
fastened by his desire to avoid mill.
tary service.
Government Asks Quiz
I'VE are instructed by The govern.
ment to make Q. careful inquiry into
all recent marriages, and in keeping
with this order will issue summons
for all men asking exemptions where
it is shown that thoy have been mar.
ried but few months. Thoy will bc
given an opportunity Of Offering eyi.
dence that their marriage followed 4
reasonable engagement or that The
time was set in advance Of the dee.
laration OF var. II they are unable
to o0cr this proof the board will
deny their claims for exemption. We
are determined that none will be alle
TO hide behind woman's skirts. if
needed for military service. and on
tho other hand we DO not want 10 do
any man an Injustice
No Official Check Made.
so far the members OF the setoc-
ton boards have no, been able to
make an Official chcck TO determine
ne uumbcr o. registered meu who
have failed ~ return their question
uaires within the time limit allowed
under the Law, This will receive al.
tention immediately after the first Of
the year,
A large number OF s.ionnaires
have been returned to the headquar-
ters of each Of the boards because OF
the inability Of the postal authoritics
20 locate the person addressed
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
WIN The unIIsnsl''

II ie the unusual event thsl gives
tue 1nlsuGl person Chance. u
meet the uaC:-pac.ad Eill G42is.o-. and
effectiveness 70 the sign of the leader,
Il you can take responsibility when re.
spOnsibility is suddenly thrust upon
you, and do your very best With O
clear head, you are the sort of person
who will achieve q permanently re-
sponsible position, And II is the re,
sponsihle positions that are we'll paid
and MISUNDERSTANDING.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
|Society Notes

Mr. and Mrs. James Mekeel enter
tanned at their home on Ottawa ave
nue. yesterday with their annual New
Years family reunion, a dinner was
served at IL o'clock and the afternoon
and evening vas spent in an informal
fashion. The out.oftown guests pres
ent we're Mr.. aud Mrs. William Mors.
from. Of Blue Island; +. c. DillInau
and daug hters. Marie and Pauline. OF
Joliet, and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dav ell
Of Marseilles.
>. Il. :.
The Young Woman's Missionary
guild OF the First Congregational
church will hold their regular meet
! ing and supper on next Monday even
ing in the parlors of the church 4
business meeting will follow the SUP
! PC,
/ = = !,
The West Side Bible class will
meet with Mrs. Tclford, 723 Madison
street, Thursday afternoon at
o'clock. The subject will be "A Study
OF the 37th Psalm" led by Mrs. Diyan.
All members are requested TO be pres.
ent as important business will be
brought before he class.
- :? i:
Miss Margaret Ientzer entertained
six couples al q watch party AT her
home on Prospect avenue Monday
evening. The Yentzer home MAS
prottily decorated With Christmas
greens. The young people danced til
a late hour, When supper was served
by tho hostess.
&, 4: "
Mrs. y. ". O'Conpel entertained
the members Of the Blucbirds' clut
and their husbands Monday nigh
with o watch party at her home or
Superior street. in honor of Mis-;
Helena Trumbo. The evening va;
spent in playing progressive bunco
At midnight a luncheon was served By
Mrs. O'Conncll.
Z. + !,
Miss Helen Holmes and Miss Nors
Dryer will entertain a number Of thu
fr,ends Of Miss Helena Trumbo with
a party tonight In her honor At III,
home OF Miss Holmes, on West Wash
ington street.
+ + y
Mr. and Mira. .. g. Cairns openet
tao.7 home to tverty-eisht OF IT,
Boy Scouts" and their wives Monla!
evening for q watch party. Dancin!
was one OF the many features of tn,
evening. music being furnished by ;
number OF the cities best musicians
Lunch and coffee were served at mid
night.
MIR. and Mrs. Elmer Roberts an,
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Morey Robert
and daughter Mable have returne
home from Treeport. where they a,
tended the wedding of Mr.. Roberts
niece, Miss Mildred Hawlcy, and Fl
mer Gebhardt, which took place a
the home Of the brides parents Net
Years day at high noon.
q &, u
A watch party was held at the Ry
burn nurses home on West Madison
street Monday night for the nurse
and their friends. The home va
prcttily decorated with Christmas dec
olations. The evening was spent il
dancing and musical program wa
given. Luncheon was served at mid
night
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
CENTRAL DEPT. GIVES
HUGE SUM TO Y. N. c. A.

Final auditing OF funds raised In the
central military department by the Y.
M. C. A. In Its recent war work cam.
paign shows a total OF nearly $4,000
900. The department comprises iif'
teen states. with contributions to the
s5a. COG, 900 national fund "a follows:
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
OTTAWA IN QUIETNESS
NEW YEARS EVE
Worthy Patron-EdHard S. Peck.
Associate Matron--Lillian Slewder

Worthy Patron-Edward S. Peck.
Associate Matron--Lillian Slewder.
Secretary-Mary C. Weeks.
Treasurer-Minnie E. Schmid
Conductress-Amelia r. Witte
Associate Conductress Marian
Farusworth.
Trustees-John S. Edgecomb, {. NJ.
Poole and II. c. Lucas.
Following tho installation tho past
matron. Miss Aida Ashley, was pre-.
sented with a past matrou's jewel by
the chapter. and the last years off,
GERS presented Miss Ashley with au
electric lamp Each OF the officers in
stalled Yesterday were presented with
a gift aud Mrs, Wendell Installing
officer. was presented with an elec.
trio lamp.
4 lunch consisting Of chicken. sand
witches. pickles and coffee was served
at O'Clock and the regular business
meeting was held at 100
Moose Lodge.
The Moose held their annual watch
party Monday evening in their club
rooms. About 100 mea were present
for this party. Just at midnight five
course supper was served, and 4 pro
gram was given TO welcome in the
New Year. Mark Haley and f. Kir
win sang one of the late song hits
IRELAND Lost an Angel When They
Lost You, Mother Dear Everyone
present reported having royal 5000
time
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02

The Wednesday evening prayer
meeting of the First Methodist church
will be held at the home OF o. J. Of.
son, on Washington street. This
change in the place Of the meeting is
done to conserve coal for the church.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02

To pr9cl 70 humility ,oUb into the
sky aud rl.Aem6er Wha, thou know
est not.--A Chinese pr0ycrb.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02

There will be a special meeting Of
the Undine Hose Company tonight.
All members are requested 20 be
present.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
invention @; Printing.

He who 6rst shortened the labor 81
copyists By devic" Of movable types
was disbundins hi"c1 armies ald cast
;crlng mott kings and senate ana ere.
atipg whole new democratic world
he had invented the art OF rr.uiins.--
Life Of Frederick the Crest
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02

On one end of a recently patented
c,othesbrush is an absorbent pad to
enable cleaning 10 be done with any
desired linuid-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02

Ohio took first place in the big cam
paign winning out over Illinois by
several thousand dollars. Every state
and practically every city In the de.
partment exceeded the amount Il had
been asked TO raise.
Twelve 20 fifteen millions OF the
fund are being spent for the Ameri-
can work. Y. NJ. G. A. huts have been
provided for every 1000 men in the
service and somewhat more than 1000
secretaries arc now employed III the
cantonments and camps in this cOun.
try alone. This number will have TO
be doubled by next summer, it IS stat.
cd.
Five hundred For Pershine.
In France, Russia and Italy the Y
NJ. c. A. now has 500 secretaries and
plans 20 increase this number at the
rate Of at least 100 4 month. The Per
shIng expedition in France will re
Guire nearly 500 trained secretaries
alone. Hall Of the amount raised in
the campaign has been set aalde 70:
the foreign work.
Eighty men sailed from an Atlantic
por. .he week OF December u 10 be
come secretaries in France, Russia
and Italy. The party included one
college president. three college pro
tessors, one bank president. three
bankers. four teacher four ateoun.
ants, two newspaper men, tourtees
business and professional men, thret
theological students. eighteen m.nist
ers and eighteen trained Y. NJ C. A
workers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
Experimenting.

Or entering Mllil,cn's room one day
his friend llngley. rouGd him rhump-
ing the niapo with all his might and
drawing The most diScL dant noise
from the instrument "WhaI in the
name Of all that Is GOOD ara you play.
mgr asked Piustoy II am trying TO
r'av that score Of Nagucr's' "or!lod
ttlhGro. 'Gaf iba eeolc + HrsidD
down .bld IT, le.. 1.at. truo.''
Sid tllIlAen II DAG II Ia, 3,uer "s.
W a. agar, bat euu.un , lfa.e Ae.o .g
..oiiiiredbo OF II. SO / ti.oGyAt s1iisht succeed
had hid bis wnyl"
a. a.,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
Notice,

The winter session Of Brown ) Night
Schooi viii start January ., al Z y, N.
The same studies are given in night
school as in day school The same
teachers are III charge. Enroll now
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02

Chicago Livestock.
Wheat Receipts. 10 cars; estimate
for tomorrow, a cars.
Corn--Recoipts Isl ears; estimate
for tomorrow. 9US cars,
Oats Receipts. q cars; estimate
for tomorrow, go cars.
Hogs Receipts. 1900. estimates
for tomorrow, 1900.
Receipts ano Estimates
Cattio-Open Ice olI ciosq weak;
tops, s1i0J.
I!oss--Opan ';a.,", elo - "!
tops, .iC|o,
.,a.ep--Optn ~, tul 100 .troAs,
tops, jl3.-o.
Ottawa Cash Grain.
Oats-No. 3 white. ,Gc.
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago. H.. Jan. :. 1915.
Chicago market report rurLisnc1 e
the Free Trader-Journal by W. l.
Why're, member Chicago Board Of
Trade, Moloncy Building. Phone l04l
Correspondent Lamson eros. & Co.,
Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02
MISREPRESENTATION
WEDDING WILL BE
OCCASION FOR QUIZ

Confined FROM ragc IL
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-02

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for results
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-12
CALL FOR CITY
 PRIMARY ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned, as chairman and secretary of the City Council Committee of Nal vern, Arkansas, that a primary election will be held in the respective wards of the city of Malv- on Sat urday, February 23rd, 1915, for. the purpose of nominating one Mayor one Recorder, one Treasurer, one Marshal, and two Alderman from each of the four wards of the City of Malvern, and two Central committeeman from each ward
 All polls will be open and closed at the usual hour. All legal white voters who agree to support the nominees of the primary vii be entitled to vote.
 E. H. Frisby, chairman.
 John R. Gilchrist, Secretary.
 This February 12th 1918.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-12
GEO MITCHELL FOR
 ALDERMAN, END WARD

We present our readers today the announcement of Geo. Mitchell, as a candidate for Alderman from the Sec ond Ward of the City of Malvern, sub. ject to the action of the City Prim- ary election, Feb. 23, 1918.
 MT. Mitchell has been a resident of Malvern for many years, and is well informed as to the city's needs, and, if elected, will properly look after the Second Ward, well as the city at large.
 He is an employe of the Arkansas Land and Lumber Co.,, and is held in high esteem by all who know him. He believes in progressive and clean city, and has always been found on the side of right, on all questions where the morals of the city were con- cerned. He has many friends, who will hail with delight his candidacy, and as representative in the City Council, from the Second Ward.
 We ask our readers to consider his claims at the polls.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-12
A. J. RIGHT FOR
 ALDERMAN, 3RD WARD

In the proper column today will be found announcement of A J. Right, as candidate for Alderman from the 3rd Ward, of the City of Malvern, sub ject to the action of the City Primary election.
 MT. Right is one of our most pro- gressive and wide-a-wake citizen, and his interests in the weelfare of the town is well known to every citizen. He has been resident of Malvern for the past six years, and if elected, will make the citizens of the 3rd Ward a splendid representative in the City Council.
 We urge that our readers give his claims their careful and due considera- tion.