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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03

A very enjoyable family reunion OF
the Pcck.Bradish part cmtwyp etaoI
the PeckPickens families was held
yesterday afternoon al the home OF
Henry Peck, south OF the city, Which
was attended by about a. members
of the family. The reunion was an
ranged as a farewell for the family OF
Frank pickens. who leave on next Sun
day for California To make their fu-
ture home The afternoon was spent
informally and very interesting let
ter from Cyrus Bradish. who has land
ed in France Just recently, was read
Two members OF the family, Cyrus
Bradish and Dr. Nickle, are at pres
ent time with the American forces
in France. Refreshments were served
late in the afternoon. Ali those at
tending reported having a most ex
cellent time. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. John pickens, and son
Myron Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Pope,
Richard Farnsworth and family, MI
and Mrs. A. r Hornune and daugh
ter Edith Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Peck
and family, Mrs Elizabeth Farms
worth and daughter Miriam. Mrs. Mel
| lie Bradsh, Miss Mable Pickens, Mrs
Eliza Hollis, Mrs. Lizzie Shaver, Frank
Pickens and family Mrs, u X. Nicklt
and children. Frank Pickens and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Peck anf
children and Henry Peek and family
Z, . 9
The Young Womans Missionar,
Guild of the Congregational churci
will hold meeting this seven
Ing in the parlors OF the church :
picnic supper will be served at 6:3'
o'clock. and a missionary study vii
be conducted in the evening Mrs
Fred Mullen will he hostess and Mrs
Walter Mers will lead the mission
study
The ladies' of St FranClS parish VII
hod an all day meeting to sew 10
he Red Cross on Wednesday, Jun
). at the home Of Mrs. D. F. Kuhn il
Dayton township. All ladies' Of tn
parish are invited to attend
. 9 -.
The Wallace Rcd Cross will hold
meeting on Wednesday afternoon
June 5th. from until o'clock at tn
residence of Mrs. James Burke !
Wallace to sew and knit for the Re
Cross All ladies' Of Wallace are IL
Vted to attend this party
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03
FRED Lands TO
ADVOCATE DRY u. S.

Considerable interest in being shown
~ OttaRans In the approaching visit
Of Frederick lands. who will speak
a the Methodist church "Wednesday
night ON Ratity the National Prohiba-
'tion Resolution and Finish the lob"
The former congressman and broth.
or of Judge kenesaw Mountain Tam
dis, ha- Ions hpen identified with the
anti-liquor movement. and because
Of his prominence turing his term
as an Indiana representative al Wash
ington. he is promised a ltrge audi
ence on his appearance here
Advance notices state Mr.. Lands ir
an orator. statesman. a Wit and advo
cate with few equals upon the Amer
lean platform today
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03
HIGH COURT DECLARES
CHILD LAW NOT LEGAL

Washington. June 3-The child la
bor law enacted by Congress last year
was held unconstitutional by the .Su-
preme Court this afternoon. The de.
cison was based upon the power of
local communities TO regulate such
matters for themselves, could not be
intefferred with by Congress,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03
u BOATS SINK SHIPS
OFF AMERICAN COAST

Icontinued from Page ID
one where the U-boats were operat-
ne yesterday
The information came from ans ..
). wireless call that was picked up by
A naval wireless station.
The Carolina is a passenger steamer
living between New York and Porto
Rica Destroyers have been dispatch.
Il to the rescue.
Get Appeals for Help.
An Atlantic Port. June "A British
steam ship which came zig tagging
into port here today reported having
'icked up wireless appeals for help
during the nigh, from two American
tankers which had been attacked by
ierman U-boGts operating oil the Ter
ey coast. Both tankers reported that
hey were sinking.
Balloons Set Out to Sea.
An Atlantic Port, June 3-Two di-
)ut to sea in search of German l
boats in Atlantic waters II is also
expected that large number of sea
planes will also he sent ont TO search
or submarines.
Fear Greater Toll.
Washington. June g. Fears were
| EXPRESSED this afternoon late, that the
ierman submarine operating of tho
Atlantic coast had sunk large mum
| Der OF ocean craft than has as vel
| )een reported Unofficial reports
reaching here declared that in add
ion to the three schooners which the
| navy department officially reports
sunk. the underwater crafts had SUM-
iothe bottom two other coastWtse
schooners and two tankers while th'
ate of the passenger steamer Caro-
ma was in doubt.
The latter vessel had reported dha
he was being shelled south of tn
position where the three schooner
we're sunk Sunday.
Owners Notified.
New York, June Washington an
horities this afternoon notified tn
New York representatives of the Port'
}ican steamship Carolina that tina
| ossel had been attacked by German
boats andthat the passengers nav
aiken to the boats The Carolina car
led 220 passengers and a crew o
$50 She left San Juan last Wednes
| law and was due in the L 5. today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03
NO PASSENGERS LOST
ON PRES. LINCOLN

Washington. June S,-None of the
passengers including wounded regu
lar soldiers were lost in the sinking
of the American transport President
Lincoln. the Navy Department an
nounced this afternoon II was also
stated that nqno of the survivors
we're scriuosly injured.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03
Has Your pa,v Been weiohcd,

II not take him TO the jefferson
school Monday. Tuesday or Wedaes-
day, June 3. or 5. or apply TO Mrs.
l. l.. Woodward, 60i East Pearl street.
telephone 5i7-L for government card
and weigh and mea ure him az home.
Keep half the card aud return the 9th
er half Ottawa wants 10 send
record TO Washington.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03
BUSINESS MEN TO
MEET THIS EVENING

A meeting of the Business Mems
Association will be held this evening
at 1880 o'clock at the association
rooms in the Maoney building. All
members of the. organization are re.
quested to attend.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03
Fine Property at Auction,

Ny home. 1865 Illinois avenue Will
be sold without reserve tomorrow
June L. at $50 Fine s room mouse
With all conveniences, MIS- II. t.
Howan
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03
afternoon
Fine Property at Auction.

My home. 1865 Illinois avenue, will
be sold without reserve tomorrow,
June T. at 2:30. Fine room house
with all conveniences Mrs, II r.
HoWan
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03

The funeral Of Adam Ehly. an old
civil war veteran viii be held tomor-
row at the home Of Bert Ehly ON
Webster e.. at O'Clock and the vet
Grams are requested to meet at the
court house al l:3o o'clock and march
in body and will have charge of the
services ~ the cemetery
t. N. CHAMBERLIN, Adit
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03
CHICAGO MARKETS
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
Main want odd section page tiye)

FOR SALE A Woods electric auto.
mobile. complete with rectihor at "A
bargain Apply al Buttcrheld's gar.
age Court street
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03
PALMER UNABLE TO
ADDRESS DAYTON CLUB
AT SATURDAY MEETING

Keen disappointment marked the
association Saturday night, when
Capt w b. Palmer, of the remount
service at Camp Wadsworth, Spartan
burg. s. C.. was unable to appear and
address the members OF the associa-
tlon on this work in the government
employ.
1t was planned to have Mr. Palmer
talk on buying horses for the u. ).
government. hut business compelled
his giving his time TO his own affairs
and for this reason he could not talk
10 the Dayton club. He sent the fol-
lowing letter in explanation of his in
ability to be present.
Mr. Frank Beach,
Ottawa, Ill
Dear Frank:
Mrs Palmer advises me that YOU
have deferred fixing the date OF
your next meeting in order that !
utlE dtt'hN hHN ! huNN'H ~ thAbi ~
you of the miscarriage Of the plans
which would have given me that
pleasure had expected to be call
ed upon TO testify in horse case in
the United States court at Hannibal,
Missouri. about the 2Sth instant and
had hoped to spend few days at
home EN- route to that point. How
ever. no further information has
reached me and evidently the case
has been disposed of in some man
ner
Nothing would give me greater
pleasure than to mingle with the
good fellows Of your organization,
whose progressiyeness seems accen'
tuated when southern methods OF
agriculture are compared with those
employed in the good old county of
La Sale, and while | would in no
measure be able to entertain and
instruct you, would be very glad
to tell you in a simple way, of the
part the horse Is playing in our
training for world war
Unfortunately my lot has been
cast affair from the troops of my own
state; this being the home of the
eth Division, composed almost EN-
tirey OF New York men, many of
whom have seen service on the Dor.
der and to layman they appear to
be perfect fighting machine, But
miss the boys from the haunts OF
Shabhona
One thing that appeals to us all
here in camp is the untiring efforts
of those who are bearing the bur
dens al home. | never cease TO be
grateful that ! am privileged to live
under the stars and stripes. and as
each milestone Is passed the bless
ings Of that protection which Old
Glory assures, seem to accrue, and
am proud of an opportunity to
assist in any manner to be II ever
so humble in keeping the luster un-
sullied
Remember me to all your nom
bers, extend 10 them my best wishes
for the welfare of those they love
who are in the service and believe
me to be, yours very truly.
CAPT WALTER PALMER.
Meeting Goes on.
The meeting continued on, how
ever with an attendance of abou
sixty present to hear short talks o.
the horse by l.. W, Brewer. Charlie
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03
DC NWUT| WV TTUTV,
CAPT WALTER PALMER.
Meeting Goes on.

The meeting continued on how.
ever with an attendance of about
sixty present to hear short talks on
the horse" by l.. w, Brewer. Charles
W Campbell, c w lri0n and John
}, McGrath Messers DR.. T.. L Pal
mer. AL Duffield and J. J. Mitchell
we're appointed as the committee on
entertainment for the next meeting
and It was voted to invite the ladies
Tor this meeting, as the program would
be OF specia interest to them. And
make it in the form Of a picnic sun.
per with the meeting beginning i'm.
medately after the supper.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03

FOR RENT Modern eieht-room house
at 81 Guthrie ST. Almost new With
all modern conycnIcnces. Inquire San
Gers Bros. 8#
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-03

h. VI CHAMBERLIN. Adit
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-08
Our Army ON a Peace Footing.

lust what will be done with the American
army cannot yet be told. In his report to con-
gress Secretary Baker postpones his answer to
the question: pending proceedings of the peace
congress- His present belief is that the future
of the army will be somewhat dependent on in
ternational relations as they may be established
by the expected treaty. Also, as he says, the
present organization cannot be dissolved imme-
diately and so we will have for quite a while
very large force of men under arms.
In the tentative discussion so far the proba-
bic size of the reorganized army has been put
at 100000 men. This figure may relate in some
degree to the report made by the War College
to Secretary Garrison in 1915, when asked for
a categorical answer to the question of proper
policy for the military defense for the United
States. At that time the War College experts
set the minimum figure for the standing army
at 100000 men. This gave full weight to the
military and naval strength of Great Britain
and Germany and their readiness to speedily
transport large forces
While the factors of the problem may have
changed in some sense, its general terms have
not and the public mind has been we'll opened
to the possibilities only the experts could then
foresee That Mr.. Baker has been in any de-
gree shaken from his pacihst attitude is the best
possible evidence of this. His willingness to
recommend what he considers force ample to
serve as a nucleus for national army however
may not mean all that advocates of readiness
look for. Regardless of anything that may
transpire at Versailles, short of universal dis
armament, America should not be allowed to
relapse into conditions that formerly prevailed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-08
HERE AND THERE

London's telephone and telegraph
wires extend to 1850 miles over
head and 921, 900 miles underground.
A woman observed working on a
mans Job at Los Angeles wore mems
working clothes. including overalls,
but on her fingers she had seven dia-
mond rings.
When sailors speak Of fathoms
they do not always mean the same
thing. On board a man-of-war a
fathom means six feet, on board a
merchantmen five and one-half feet,
and on board a fishing vessel five
feet.
Collecting dandelions. an Italian
woman living In Philadelphia has
been able to save $4,000 during the
last 40 years. She has supported
herself since her husband died, 40
years ago, selling dandelions to her
countrymen in the Quaker City.
The king of Spain possesses an odd
collection of relics connected with
attempts on his life. A reminder of
the very first attempt on his life is
the teat of a feeding bottle, with
which an attempt was made to
poison him when he was only
months old.
Judson Grimm of Smithfield, Pa,
beat the army censors by writing
from Somewhere in France" to his
mother that he could not say where
he was, but asking her if she re-
membered the first four letters OF
the name of a man who kept con-
fectionery store in Smithfield. The
mans name was MetZler
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-08
PLAYING THE GERMAN GAME.

Some influential democratic organs are just
now, consciously or unconsciously, assiduously
devoting themselves to the service of Germany.
In Germany all classes look ahead with appre-
hension to the assembly of the peace confer
ence, realizing that only through mistakes of
disagreements of the Allies and America can
the Teuton secure terms to their liking. The
statement has frankly been made that it is to
Mr.. Wilson the Hun must turn if he gets off
lightly; he can expect nothing from Great
Britain France, Italy or Belgium. Nor will
Serbia, Roumania or any of the smaller nations
that have felt the oppressor's power be inclined
to temper justice with too liberal an admixture
CT mercy With this state of affairs SO clear
before us all, and acknowledging the weight Of
our presidents presence and counsel, it is as
tonishng to find democratic newspapers ex-
plotting gossip that must mar the harmony if
it does not exactly produce split in the council.
Magnifying mere rumors into proofs of jealousy
and distrust on part of the nations of Europe
will not help our cooperation with them, and
we must work together in full harmony if the
victory for democracy is to be made complete.
Mr. Wilson is to be consultant and not the
umpire at Paris and at Versailles, and it is very
unwse for Americans to get into any other
way of thinking.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-08
Adopting a New Constitution.

Nebraska is moving in order to the adoption
of new constitution but some folks are evnc-
ing signs of impotence. This is not we'll. Time
should be taken to properly frame and thor
oughly digest the document intended to EN-
body the fundamental law of the state That
Nebraska has need of new constitution has
been afirmatively decided by the voters. Com
mon sense suggests that its adoption be delib
erately approached. The legislature will desig-
nate the time for choosing members of the con-
vention, and also has power to set a date for a
special election at which the voters will pass on
the work of the convention. Ample time should
be given for full discussion of the document
that changes it proposes may be understood
and its effect on the future may be made as
clear as possible. Haste anywhere along the
line will be found dangerous. The state will do
we'll to profit by the unfortunate experience of
Omaha in connection with itshome rule charter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-08
Reviving the Colombian Hold Up.

The presidents recommendation to the SEN
ate that the treaty with Colombia be ratified
will revive the dispute over that heritage from
the time when Bryan was secretary of state.
The document carries with it the admission that
this nation has done a grave injustice to
weaker one. If such charge could be sub
stantiated by reasonable proof the simple act
of reparation would scarcely suffice.
The facts are that Colombia undertook to
hold up the United States on the Panama canal
matter and persists, in pushing claim that rests
on a condition it has not been able to establish
to the satisfaction of the best lawyers of the
country. Mr. Bryan took the Colombian end
of the case, presumably because it afforded him
an opportunity to reflect on previous republican
administrations. He proposed that in addition
to an apology, we pay several millions of dol
lars to the outraged" Colombians, the sum
even exceeding that for which they originally
sought to negotiate the sale of the canal zone
and rights.
The history of the affair is one of intrigue
and political thimblerigging in Colombia and
patient effort on part of the United States to
deal fairly with its southern neighbor, at the
same time holding firm to the determination to
construct the canal and so serve the world
Just why we should now submit to the belated
extortion proposed in the Bryan treaty is hard
to understand
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-08
SlQnp0sts Of PrOQress

To facilitate writing in the dark
an inventor has patented an cleo
trio fiashlight to be attached to
lead pencil.
An acceptable substitute for alb
sorbent cotton Is being made of
wood. ground and rolled or spun
into sheets.
A powerful wireless station in New
Jersey now in government control Is
exchanging messages directly with
similar station in Argentina.
Eyeglasses for which a British
patent has been granted can be
folded when idle to resemble
locket and worn on chain as an
ornament.
A governor for gasoline tractors
has been designed that can be ad-
juSted with a wide range of speeds
from the drivers seat even when a
tractor is running.
There has been Incorporated in
France a company, which is really a
technical commission. for the pur-
pose of conducting commercial
operations useful in bringing about
reconstruction of the iron mines and
steel works in the invaded region.
Vice President Marshall sent his
ballot as an absentee voter for cleo
ton day to Indianapolis by mail, and
also sent two kilograms to the In
dianapolis postmaster, advising him
that the ballot had been mailed in
his care, under special delivery
StamD
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-08
IN THE WAKE OF WAR.

The reign of William II. as Ger
man emperor lasted 80 years, 4
months and rs days.
Belgian government has already
taken steps to compute damage done
to property in that country by Ger
mans during their occupation.
Frances famous tri-color flag was
invented by Mary, Queen of Scots,
for the Swiss Guard in France
white for France, blue for Scotland
and red for Switzerland.
Two sailors at the Great Lakes
Naval station, one directly following
the other, each engaged Chaplain
Moore to officiate at a wedding. Each
when asked the name of the bride.
said: Edith Steele" Fortunately
there were two Edith Steeles. One
now is Mrs. Lester and the other
Mrs. Higgins.
One of the most remarkable ar
mistices in modern record was con-
cluded between Spain and several
of the South American republics at
Washington in 1871. 1t provided
that there should be no renewal of
hostilities between the contracting
parties, except after three years
notice, which was to be given
through the United States govern
ment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-08
Tza~ R..<m
PEOPLE and Events


The island of Guam has gone dry and Hawaii
is going that way next August. Oh, well, there
is water aplenty between.
Down in Kansas City thrifty patroman
added highway robbery to his business as a
sideline. He owned up in court and pulled
down sixteen years All of which shows that
thrift may be overworked
Some junker sections of Hunland show
signs of grief over the hasty exit OF Bill. Tears
will not avail But bigger Bill is coming
sort of a "hoerin'" bill-when the allies get the
column of damages footed up. And it will keep
fresh the memory of Bill for while.
Fielder Sanders, street railway commissioner
of Cleveland says out loud that Cleveland's
lines are making big money out OF scent fares,
fattening the surplus at the rate OF 100000 a
month. Mr.. Sanders song throws a ragtime
note into the dirge played by the utilities.
When Texas overlooks number one it's a
rare day down that way. The latest proof of
Lone Star lamps polished for business is sup
piled by the judicial knockout for prohibition.
The action gives the southern route to the
wineries of California several pints if not quarts
the better of the Overland run.
The war ban has been lifted off passports to
Cuba and followers of the sun may hike that
way as quickly as Jack Frost forsakes the North
Pole European tourists must hold check on
their anxiety for while. Seekers for pass
ports to Europe may cool off in the corridors
unless showing of urgent business abroad is
made. Thousands of applicants are being turn
ed down every week
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-08
CENTER SHOTS

Minneapolis Tribune: William, I.
R., may now be interpreted William
I Ran.
Detroit Free Press: Secret SER
vice men find moonshine stills. Then
again we have known 1t to have the
exact opposite effect
New York World: Charged with
seditious talk, a Bolshevik dentist
of Brooklyn says that in Germany
arms. This frank admission shows
an accurate understanding that the
Bolshevik Soviets and Imperial Ger
many were war allies.
Philadelphia Ledger: 1t is not
surprising that the soldiers should
enter a respectful protest against
the design Of the Uplifters to see that
they get safely home after demobili-
cation They are only too anxious
to go, and they are quite able to look
after themselves, thank you.
Brooklyn Eagle: Joining her i'm
perial or ex-imperial spouse at Am
erongen, Holland. the kaiserin took
along twenty trucks of baggage in
trunks and boxes. Every married
man will understand why Wilhelm
didn't meet her at the station. He
is an empire smasher, not a baggage
smasher.
New York Herald: with the
ending of the war we find ourselves
with the familiar constitutional
privileges and restrictions" says
Charles Evans Hughes, land It be-
hooves officers Of the government to
realize that to make a pretense of
military exigency for Interior pur-
poses when military necessity has
ceased is simply an abuse of power
which will not be permitted to es-
cape censure." A sagacious word Of
warning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-08
No More "Bosco" at State Fairs.

Another forward step has been taken by the
associated managers of the state fairs, who have
resolved to provide entertainment on higher
plane for their patrons. art" does not neces-
sariy mean "highbrow stuff" although even
that is far more entertaining than many who
reject it without trial ever will know. The
point is that the amusement features of the
fairs are to be of quality that will not inner
entity offend the taste and intelligence of the
public. Side show freaks and exhibitions are
relics of the day when the bucolc crowd amused
itself by watching some fellow dstort his visage
by 'grinning through horse collar" In but
slight degree has there been advance from this
form of diversion, although all other aspects of
the fair have changed in keeping with the in
creasing dignity and Importance of agriculture
as an industry. The passing of "Bosco" will
mark another stage in our intellectual growth