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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
NAVAL OPERATING BASE
POWER PLANT WRECKED
Northeast Gale Fms FInmrs and
Threatens for ~ Time 10 Destroy
Entire Property.
IBy Associated Press

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. December 10.
Fire which originated from an un-
known cause early tonight destroyed
the big power plant at the naval ope--
ating base on Hampton Roads, en-
failing 4 loss estimated at 100000. \
al one time ii appeared as If the en-
tire base would be destroyed. How
ever. the base fire department succeed
ed in coniining the flames to the power
house and within less than an hour
after the fire started it was reported
under control.
The burning plant Illuminated IIamp-
ton Roads, Chesapeake Bay and the
surrounding territory for many miles
around. and there were wild reports
hat the entire base had been raZcd
by flames. II was stated at the cX-
ecutivc Office Tonight that no one had
been injured and that the damage
would hardly exceed 100000. although
the power plant was total loss.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
Jerusalem Now Reached
by Railway From Cairo

.'In tile tumuIt OF the world war.
tho opening of the brOnd-EauGe rail-
why from Cairo to Jerusnlem Iast
July Inns passed quite unnottced. 1t
In one OF the greatest improvements
which General Allenby's nrmy hns
left behind Il, md In Its way In ono
Of the greatest events which, out
side Of the opening Of the Suck Cn-
nal. the Near Isnxt Inns known"
The rest of this fascinating ac-
count of how the ancient city OF the
jews Inns been linked up with tho
capital OF Egypt will he found on
an inside. page OF this issne.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
WOUNDED FROM THE 9th
DIVISION REACH PORT
British Transport Empress Docks n
New York with :.i50 Americans
Board.
TBy Associated Press,

NEW YORK. December l0-Thc
British transport Empress Of Britain
arrived here to-day with 2.iJ0 Amcri-
can soldiers on board. OF whom 405
were wounded.
The wounded included, men OF tho
Twenty seventh. Thirticth, Thirty-th third
and Thirty-sevenih Divisions. Some had
lost arms or legs.
The other troops were from training q
camps in England. and included men
of the Three Hundred and Seventh,
One Hundred and Forticth. Three Hun
dred and Thirty seventh. Two Hun
unred and FIFTY sixth and Eight Hun
dred and Thirty-fourth Aero Squadrons,
and the Tenth. Thirteenth. Fourtecnth II
and Scvcntcenth Air Service Construc-
ton Companies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
Embargo on Hos Shipments.

WASHINGTON December 1o.-An
embargo On hog shipments TO the Union
Stockyards, Chicago. until Thursday
was authorized day by the railroo d
adm inistration. -
The yards now have enough accumu-
lation on hand and In transit to keep
barge TO prevent serious congestion
was recommended by tho Bureau Of
Markets of the Department of AgrIcul.
ture and stockyards4 officials. Ship
lments Will be resumed Thursdsy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
POINDEXTER ASKS INQUIRY
Resolution offered by Senator Charges
insufficient supply of Shells
shipped to France.

WASHINGTON. December lO.-Ipyes.
tigation of the quartermaster-g generals
office and the ordnance bureau of the
war Department WIS demanded to-
day by Senator Poindexter, of wash.
tngton. in resolution introduced i'm
the Senate. The resolution intimates
that an insufficient supply of shells
and equipment was sent to the troops
in France.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
WHAT? ANOTHER WAR?
Washington HenrS Changing Of Fuc-
tory Plans Gives Hint of An
other Hum Outbreak.
TDy Associatcd Press. |
WASHINGTON. December 10

WASHINGTON, December l0-De-
ciSion OF airplune manufacturers in
Germany to turn their plants 10 maxi
ing furniture has led to a protest from
officials OF the German government. ac-
cording to adviccs reaching Washing
ton to-day through official channels
Tie point was said to have been made
that in order to be ready for the next
war Germany must replace the air
planes which it is required to turn
over TO the associated nations under
the armisticc terms
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
Gable. Are wrecked.

y 'NEW YORK. December 10.-Cable
congestion. to which has been at
,tributed delay in getting casualty lists
from France. Is due to tho fact that
sever, Of the hfteen cable lines in the
European service are broken, It was
disclosed tonight in a statement 'is-
sued by George c. Ward. vice presi-
dent OF the Commercial Cable Company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
sufrrngcttc. CLAIM, VOC.

WASHINGTON. December l0--Wom-
an sunraGists tonight are claiming
enough votes to insure passage by tho
Senate OF the resolution submitting tho
suffrage constitutional amendment to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
Peru Legation to he an Emso,., ,

LIMA PERU, December iO.--AD-
proval of the bin raising the Peruvian
legation at Washington 10 the rank
Senate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11

4 Daily Habit Of Reading the Want Ads
In The Times Dispatch will save you
time and money. They arc an index 20
the Wants OF hundreds OF people. They
can be used profitnbly for any business
service; Phone your Want sAd to Ram
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
Why Hunt Around

Why Hunt Around for Tint Odd
article or service you want when a
Times Dispatch Wan. ..d will find II
70. You quicker and cheaper. For
paper. Call Randolph !. >"''
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
RED CROSS CAN USE
ALUMINIUM AUTO SEAL S

Springfield Feb t.--Giyc your old
aluminium automobile seals to the Red
Cross,
That is the suggestion being made
by Secretary Of State Louis L. I'm
mcrson.
Three hundred aud forty thousand
Of these automobile seals were issued
by tbe secretary of state last ynar TO
automobile oWn"rs They are about
twice the size of q dollar and were
tackled on the foot board OF the auto
mobile 10 prove that the holder had a
state license, should he losc his lie
ense number tags. Owing 10 the
scarcity of metal this year the sec
rotary decided not to issue the seals
It occurred to him that the Red
Cross workers IN every community
could collect them and sell the metal
thus providing money for the Rcd
Cross and metal for the muutiou man
mactur,rs.
The seals are OF no further use TO
anyone" Mr. EmmersoD says. II all
Of them are collected and sold a con
siderable sum will be- realized
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
OSCAR BAER IS
CLAIMED By DEATH

oscar l. haer. l4u5 Fast street.
died q h!i homo Saturday evening at
G q, following an Illness of some
length Mr. Iiaer has been confined
Ia his home since last October. The
dcCedsut was born In Ohio about forty
years ago and lived there until eight
years ago when he came to Ottawa.
He has been employed at the Keen
Cleaner Works in this city. and later
by the Sinnott Bros. contracting CON
pany
Surviving ne leaves i wife. Mira.
Clara Baer ana several small chi.
drun
The funeral services win be- held
from the home ON East street. tomor.
row morning and at ST Columbia
church at O'Clock, Burial viii. be
made In 81 Columbia cometery
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
City and Vicinity
News

{, II. Bowman, Of Serena. vas an
Ottawa business visitor yesterday.
Charles Pagan. NJ canal street.
spent Sunday in Str.ator.
Miss Alma Crawford. Of Rochelle.
spent the week end With her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. George Crawford, 400
First avenue
Mrs. Rudolph ] Klein. 32i T. La
tayette street. Who has been III for
almost two months. is improved and
aIll BE- able to b. up and around soon,
parr Shaver visited with friends N
al Sale yesterday.
Attorney l.. II. Strasn Was u Chi
cago pansenger today.
Mrs. James Spillane Of East Superb
or street returned home last evening
after a weeks visit In Chicago. She
was accom- panied home by her daught.
er. Miss Clara. who will visit here for
several days.
l.. NJ. Lucey WAS a La Sale visitor
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil j. Mates of
2a4k West Madison street, announce
the arrival of an S-pound son, born
yesterday at Ryburn hospital.
Attorney Lloyd Painter Of Streator.
was an Ottawa visitor today.
Miss Nora Luccy went to La Sale
for visit with relatives yesterday,
Frank Canty of Canada. q former
Ottawa resident. is visiting relatives
In this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd F,utterheld aud
daughter Of Joliet spent Sunday at
the home of Mrs. Ed Kancke on
Canal street
Clarence Tharpc. of Joliet, n form
or Ottawa resident. is spending two
days In this city.
Misses Sylvia Bowermastcr, Ida
lin and Laura Concord spent yester
day the guests Of Miss Edith Dowell
in Marseilles.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Lucey returned home
yesterday after several days visit
with relatives in Chicago.
Miss Mary billiard, who is attend
ing school in Chicago came down Sat
urday 10 spend the week end With
her parents. Mr. and Mrs Bert Hill
lard, in this city.
Roy EdgecomD, OF Chicago. spent
the week end with his. parents. Mr.
and Mrs. John Edgcomb. on Webster
street.
Lieut.. Dan G. Curtis. of Camp Grant
Is spending q five day furlough with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. ". Cur
It's, on Guthrie street
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04

rail. yet within easy communication
Of patron. Adjoining the officers
pace il q large private room.
a charming room. finished in light
gray tones and furnished with mahos-
any furniture, has been provided for
thc use OF the Nomcn patrons Of the
bank It >iB located on tho lc(t hand
side of tn" rCttibule.
Adjoining The womcn'S special
twelve feet, wRIuscoted in mahogany
aud furniture 10 match
The trus, department is net reached
on the lcft SIDE OF tho public space.
"hilo in clos" proAiniuity arc the
sayingS department.. committee room,
coupon ana telephone booths and the
huge vault
Tho room for the directors, four.
teen by twenty feet, is located in tue
rear of the banking room. decorated
in Harmonious tones Of green with
mahogany trim. the furniture being
also Of this rich wood.
Not tho leas; interesting feature OF
tho creation Of the newly remod.lled
home Of the Ottawa Banking Il Trust
Company Is the fiogrson building
method under which It was executed.
The, entir" operation. from the pre-.
paration of the plans. thru the con
strUction. decorations. equipment and
furnishing was conducted under q
single contract at guaranteed cost
10 the bank
Despite the unusual severity Of The
weather The uncertainty Of dcli,.rict
aud the labor shortage, the work has
been conducted by Thomas Banks the
superintendent in charge FOR Noggsor
brothers. in thoroly efficient man
PEI,
Theodore Visscher. OF New, York
was tho architect
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04

big theme of the Bible. he is the
Word become Gesh and dwelling
among mon, a coDcr"tc, revelation of
God in n historical poln Of timc-and
more.
"lic is the eternal Christ, The same
yesterday, today and forever He said
NO. am with you always. He is the
Christ of Palestine in the first cen,
tury A. D.. aud he Is the living Christ
of this latest hour in America He is
the Christ of today. the contempor-
airy Christ.
Harold Bell Wright says. in ask
ing the question what would Jesus do
in regard 10 this war were he an
American citizen, at is not of a jesus
barchcaJed, with uncut hair and
beard dressed in, flowing robes and
sandals. that We must ask our qucS
ton. We must ask of q Jesus who
wears q hat, patronizcs n barber shop
Is smooth Shaycn. We must AJAX OF
Jesus in oyeralls. or business suit o.
Jesus of the farm. the factory. the
mnc the store, the otiicc--a Jesus
with home and tamily-a Jesus who
pays his taxes and votes. Jesus OF oul
common. everyday American life
what would YOU do?
with the war problem and ever!
other problem this is the expression
OF the peed Of multitudcs Of people
They need contemporary CHRIST x
help them solve problems. 70 holI
them steer straight courses and hole
TO them to enlist human powers fol
things most worth while in life The
| need is for living Christ to hell
SHINING, sorroNinG, suffering. strHg
Cling humanity.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
CLAIM GERMAN STRIKE
IS CLOSED By MILITARY

Amsterdam. Feb. i.--l'Ddcr threat
N court martial and death at the
hands of firing squads, many OF tho
German strikers roturne,A TO work to
day. II was stated in dispatch from
the frontier this afternoon.
A large number Of idle men and
women returned 10 work on Sunday,
according 10 a Berlin newspaper. This
paper also declared that conditions
are nov normal at Essen. where the
krupp works arc located.
Tho German and Austrian foreign
ministers have been recalled 10 Der.
lin from Brest-L.itovsk 10 confer With
Gen. I.udcndor and other army heads
on tho political and industrial s!tua'
ton in The central empires.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
INCOME TAXES
THE NATIONAL CITY BANK

Has opened up 30 Income Tax DC.
partmcrt Ia charge Of competent
attorney 10 aid our customers.
friends and the people In making out
their income Tax reports THIS
SERVICE IS FREE. Every married
man With q net income Of $1,000. and
single men with one Of $1,000. must
make pport Do not delay. Reports
must be alcd by March !, 1918.
AVAIL YOURSELF or THIS FREE
SERVICE. Department open from 10
q. M. to ) p. m. daily.
NATIONAL CITY BANK.
Al. 7. SCHOCH. Pres
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
Taxes NO. Due.

The Ottawa collector viii be- a. the
National City bank every day cxrept
Sunday. All personal taxes must be
paid to the Collector before March
70 in order to avoid extra costs and
,rouble
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
SOCIETY NOTES

Sister Josephine. head of the music
department At ST Xayier's academy.
celebrated her silver jubilee at the
conyen, Saturday. a special mass was
sung In the chapel In the morning in
honor of the V,casIon and a luncheon
Sas served al hoou In the afte-
n On a ve:y fine musicale vas given
IL the music ball. which vas attended
bv large number OF people frnm
this clts. and by many friends and for
mer pupils OF Sister Josephine from
out of town. During the DAY a large
number " people calle,l tu congratu.
late Sister Josephine aud many very
handsome silver gifts were presented
TO he
j :, =
The Wedding Of Miss Frances Foy.,
aud Charles r. Claudin. both Of this
city, will take place ut the home Of
the brides mother. Mrs Helen foy. in
Austin, on "Wednesday. February 9TH.
Only the immediate families OF the
couple will be- present folloein the
ceremony the couple will leave for
months honeymoon trip thru the
South and West, after which they will
return 10 Ottawa and make their
homo here.
3 q :
The members of tn. Philanthrupic
Department Of the Ottawa Woman's
club will hold an all-day meeting on
"Wednesday. February 18th, at the
home Of Mrs. Moses Sticfel. 49, Con.
gross street The day will be spent
in sewing on clothing for the Red
Cross, and a picnic luncheon will be
served al noon Owing to the meeting
of the Farmers Institute there will
BE- no mcctin. OF the department this
week
The Modern Literature Club will
, meet tonight at the homo OF Mrs
Henry J. Ruckrigcl. on Post street. \
study of the life and works Of Charlie,
/ Dickens will be given It this meet
ing.
3 {. Z!
+ 4 sou was born Yesterday to M
! and Mrs. Emil Mates At Ryburn boa.
pital
I i {
TIE members Of tbe Just Us club
viii hold a bob sled party this even
/ int
The Mary and Martha Circle OF the
Kings Daughter, viii, hold u
meeting az the homo Of Mrs. |
! / Hanna. on Prospect Ave. this even
! ing
] Mrs. j. W Baldwin will entertain
the members Of Palmer Camp, 4. n.
\. at Il knitting party Oh Frida, after
noon. February Sth. at her home G35
Adams street.
Il = :.
a dancing party will be given TO-
night at the Clappcr & Werner hall
Hentrich's six.Diece orchestra has
been engaged TO furnish music for
dancing, from until midnight
Everyone In the city has been invited
TO attend this dance.
= - :,
The meeting OF The NJ ". A. which
was 70 be held this evening. has been
postponed until Friday evening, Feb
ruary Sth, On account Of Monday be-
ing legal holiday. At the meeting
Friday, class Of over FIFTY candidates
from camps IN Too various parts OF
the county. will be present for initia.
ton. state Deputy {. :. Tuwnley will
be- present and deliver an address. All
Woodp"n are urged TO make spe.
tial effort to attend this meeting
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04

Tax collector will be at Geo. W.
Reed a Co.. Ottawa. Wednesday and
saturday and OF the Flrat National
Drink, Marsclllcs Thursday Of each
week
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
DANCING Yopirh,.

Glaprcf 4 Werner hall Heinrich 5
f.pieco orchestra Admission 5tc.
Ladies fire."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
Notice.

Have YOUR cisteru cleaned before
the spring rains. Cali azS-L.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
Notice 20 Aliens.

All alien enemies must register be
tween Feb. 1 and .. according TO a
ruling received at tho postofflce today
Friday is tho last day for regis.ra.
ton
TnlItGItEpTN
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
roo LATE 70 CLASSIFY.
tAiatn won't udd ncttin1 lmge tl,u.,

STOLEN Person who took sled from
IN lroOt Of n S, Wooltpr store III
known, Sled II o " iuch King Coast.
or aud was ilkeu Saturday hight. II
uot returned by. Tuesday night erin
inal prosecution will follow.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04

South ottawa taN books At PARIS.
worth steFr and National Cit5 hshk,
usual davs
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04

Attention Local 81. !. n. C, and c. /.
OF A.
All members not working are re-
quested 10 attend the funeral of our
late brother, Oscar Baer. tn be- held
1t the home on East street, Tuesday
morning at $50.
T. {. THOMPSON. Pres.
WM. WHITE, Fin See.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04

Cry Tho Free Trader Journal Want.Ads
f0r results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04
nev. chessn an.

Ia The evening at the union serv-
ices Mt the l'resb. church last
nlxht. Roy. Cheseman, of the Baptist
church. preached on The Contcmpor.
nry Christ"
Jesus Christ Is remote historical
pcrpon--ond more. H. is central in
thcolosicol systems and the creods OF
tho ehurches-- more lie Is the
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04

FOR SALG ~, RENT-N once. lGo
aud ~ acre farms. rhoue Go9R.
residence TO Y Pearl street
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-04

J J DOUGHERTY.
Postmaster.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-14
DTYSEWZNINC
[AEII TALE Hl
PETER ooHLlN's CUP.
~ MARY GRAHAGR BONNER

III
'Tve not had scrap of fun lately"
said Peter Goblin. "Pve had so much
work to do. had to go around to see
so many children when they were
dreaming to let them know they
mustn't eat foolish things which made
them sick.
II also had to tell them that wasn't
bad soul at all. but nice and jolly"
Peter Goblin grinned when he said
this.
''It's annoyed me so many times to
hear folks say to children, Look out,
the goblins will get you.'
"And the children always shlvered
and looked into dark corners at night
and under the beds. Oh, how angry
1t has made me. And all my brother
goblins have been talked of In the
same way.
Its nothing but idle gossip, to be
sure, but 1t has been very annoying
most-because children have believed
1t to be true.
ITO think" and Peter Goblin looked
as If he were going to cry, ITO think"
he repeated, that children shouldn't
like us. Why, children are the incest
creatures in all the world, and I love
them, do. That's why 1 am so un-
happy when they talk about me-"
The Fairy Queen had been listening
to this talk and she felt sorry that so
many untrue stories had gone around
the children's world about Peter Cob
lin and the goblin brothers.
"Pll tell you what I'd do, Peter" she
said. .
keep on trying to tell as many chill
dren as you can how much you like
them. Tell them that in years gone by
people were far more nervous than
they are now. They were afraid of the
dark and things like that.
'Tell them that you are never hid
ing in the dark, and that you only
come to them when they are asleep.
Explain as much and as often as you
can that you never carry them far
away from home, but that you simply
sit on their bedposts and talk to them"
Il give them little friendly advice
about not eating too much that won't
agree with them. But that's only be-
cause 1 love them" said Peter Goblin.
II am so afraid they will be sick, the
precious dears."
"You said you had been working
very hard lately, Peter, and that you
wanted some fun. Have you been
hearing sad things? And why has your
work tired you? OF course you should
play too. I'll tell you what wen do.
Wen give coasting party for all the
goblins after your work is over tonight.
Eh, Peter? A coasting party and a
good hot supperf"
"Fine!" said Peter. "Simply fine !"
Yes, have been getting discouraged
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-14

be a committee formed to give the
idiot notice that we can't put up with
such a thing on this street. 1t will re-
duce the price of real estate % per
cent"
Mr.. BOwser went up the ladder and
began on the third chimney, but his
heart was not in his work. After the
four stones, thrown by unseen hands,
had landed on the roof near him, he
carried his material down to the
ground and entered the house, and,
without a word to Mrs. BOwser, who
sat weeping, he changed into his busi-
ness suit and left the house. An hour
later three painters were at work wip-
ing the first paint off the chimneys and
repainting them the original color.
Two bows took away the sign hanging
on the fence and nailed it over stable
door and the incident was closed-all
hut the damage to Mr.. Bowser's feel
inrs. He had set out to beautfy the
street and the people wouldn't have
~ He wanted a villa, but the pubic
wouldn't stand for 1t. He wanted 10
do some art work that shotld live aitel
him and he had been abused as II ne
hnd stolen whole flock Of sheep
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-14

duced piece of chalk from his pocket
and made the sign read, "The Bowser
Villain" Then he called up:
Hello, old man. is the villain at
homer"
what do you mean, sir?" demanded
Mr.. Bowser.
II want to wiring his neck for him
for setting up a barber shop on this
street."
Mr.. Bowser hastened down the lad
der, but the man moved on, but an
other man replaced him, and they kept
coming and halting until thirty people
were gathered In front of the house.
They took Mr.. Bowser for a house
painter, and he had to listen to such
remarks as:
"Why, the man must be foolw
"What donkey lives here, any
how?"
"Is it going to be a barber shop
or a Coney Island popcorn fOun-
dryP'
"Villa! Villal Why, it looks more
like chicken coop! There ought to