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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Conditions Prevailing
 in Palestine Described

London. April .-(Correspondence of 1 the Associated Press)-Conditions in Palestine today are in marvellous con trast with those which prevailed before the British General Allenby set up a mil- itary administration in Jerusalem, writes an American resident of that country to the Associated Press. The correspondent adds:
 .sThe removal of the old Ottoman regime, which had for it's primary object the setting of one class against an- other, the complete respect for the feel ings and rights of all religious sects. the establishment of really equitable ju- dicial tribunals and the excellent be- havior of the British troops, have al- ready had a marked effect, not only on
 the people of the town but also on the
 V id nomad Bedouin. All through the ib- erated districts the British authorities have been afforded every possible assist ance by the people, and the British meth ods of dealing with thorny religious ques- tions are in general approved by the various religious communities.
 The Moslems have shown an excellent spirit. Recently the military governor of Mejdel was invited to attend a religious ceremony by the Mohammedan notables or the tOWn-a great cOHceSSlOH. Tn an- other case, a party of troops sent to collect arms from village near Hebron was invited to take shelter from the cold of rainy night in the village mosque. This was a remarkable piece of hos pitality.
 "On all sides. in short, it is evident that the new administration is regarded as great relief after the tyrannous cor ruption of the Turk The British tribunal established in the sacred city of Dethle- hem for example. is giving general sat isfaction, and has the support and back ing of the notables and headmen. Peo- pie who have always endured injustice rather than submit themselves to the cor rupt Turkish courts are now freely avail ing themselves of the new tribunal.
 Tn the Mejdal area the local chiefs, in a petition urging that the British employ no former Turkish officials m their administration. said: The British administration is like sword, but 1t is straight. as true edge and is no respector of persons.
 x..The population of the producing country between Gaza and Beersheba is delighted at the promise of prosperity which they see in the linking up by rail- way of Palestine and Egypt. which af- lords them permanent market for their produce-'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05

The spring is here, with bees and birds. and so raise my spiel; ge whiz, simply can't find words to tell how I feel always wheeze and sneeze and cough, when winters blasts are sprung; the winter froze my sideboards off. and spoiled my larboard lung The winter, long and dark and cold, puts crimps in any lad; the winter made me feel so old seemed like Noah,s dad
 The springtime brightens up the plains, rejuvenating men, and I can take my trusty Haynes and Kit the road again.
 The wise men say, With war on deck, efficiencys the plan and every man must sprain his neck, and do the best he can. And if man would do ms best, would get right down to tacks ana show some curves in vim and zest' he must at times relax He can't Keep up .vinni.-s gait, re p~ize:; will De won, unless he keeps his head on straight, and has his share of fun"
 All day l work to beat the band. that may buy Thrift Stamps; I'm saving wood, I'm pounding sand, I'm clean Ing coal oil lamps; I'm loadinghay on creaking wains, I'm painting barn or gate; and then at dusk I take my
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Neither Here Nor There
being oome Observations of Man Who Has Been in the
 Trenches About the Life the Boys Lead Over There

dugout. It would give the show away to empty by day, and incident ally might send you to mother earth to push up daisies. This is not the Joke it at first sight appears to be. whilst emptying Friend Boche trav- erses your parapet with that n- Yention of the devil, the machine gun You wait till he passes then make a run for it, and get rid of the goods before he returns. Lord help you if he suddenly sweeps back-it's up to you then and it's surprising how soon you learn to find mother earth.
 Oh, the carrying party, that never ending snake which literally moves on it's belly; it must not through sloth be forgotten. About 10 pip emma CD. m) you meet at the dump by the barrier on the road and gossip until your transport officer has gath cred sufficient pluck to venture up with the rations and supplies. The battalion transport personnel. who murmur sweet nothings to the docile mule, and live three miles from the firing line. where peace reigns SUI preme. invariably in their own esti- mAtion have the most dangerous work, the longest hours and the hard est work After an hours delay you get your tin of biscuits which in pre- war days were used to tile hearths: cook meat, bully beef, which was canned by Noah and shows remark able state of preservation; a sack of sugar, into which all the tea has run; lumber for the dugout much of this was for the engineers, but some how you have it; trust the good old sergeant to find it before it was losD {; boxes of ammunition and last, but not least, the good rum issue. Now for the trudge back through the mud in Indian file. halting every hundred yards because that d. scoundrel Smith has dumped his biscuit and all in rear must follow suit. At 2 a. m you may get through and then sweet sleep comes; the Guardian Angel of the weary, muddy, cheerful and confident Ticker of Kaiser Bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Speaking of Spring
Rr WHIT MAsON

 Haynes, and ride nine miles or eight And then I am no loger stale. the ride refreshes me; tomorrow I can earn more kale. and buy stamp or three.
 The springtime is a lovely thing, for then the flowers upshoot, and then the hens and robins sing, and lay all kinds of fruit And that is when we ought to SOW our prunes and nutmeg seeds, and slosh around with spade and hoe, and kill the growing weeds. It IS a patriotic stunt to cultivate our greens, to feed the armies at the front, and can the submarines.
 So we should keep our nerve and pep, we should not loaf or lag. or moon around with dragging step, like some old treadmill nag. And I pre- scribe the car named Haynes to keep the boys in trim, to drive away springs aches aid pains, and fill their breasts with vim.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
By WORTH

A British army captain who has beer In America q short time looking nfte, the training of some of the Americ.r boys has written some fntercsttn, nh. servations on life overscas. particutar. " the lie of the boys in the trenches He knows because he has been through it all.
 Have you ever been at loose end when, after having read all the short stories available, you have wearily dropped them in disgust gone to sleep ana awakened with bad Indian liver? If so, you can appreciate that Hun hish desire to make others suffer
 l have the ocsiest little house, away Tn cantonment, smuggled in the mountains. The glorious sun of the true advertised south pours into the window on this Sunday in April. It reminds me of those days in late October away in the South DLwn of oid England Here the world k al peace: yet, over there" my chums nte carrying on the same old das work All of them jolly, happy ana fail of real go-od spirits, and yet secretly hidden in every heart is that small voice insistently calling for hone. -cr the good old times of pip. ing peace wren we took our siesta reclining in q punt on good F'athe. Thames, punted by the best girl, re- splendent ill the last word in su-n- n.er gowns. raGiant as star.
 What are those chums doing todavq The same old job; in the same old dugout playing poker, bridge or. as a last resource, solitaire; flavoring With ration tobacco that juicy old priar, the Dunhill from Bond street DO you know what ration tobacco IS? I: is everything a well advertised tobacco claims not to be; it is hot i, bites your tongue and used .ndis- criminately very soon reminds you of the first deep sea fishiag trip on the srlf.
 Sharp at 5 o'clocK in the everliag Fritz will start up ,he evening nate ard strafe with a few salvos | of whizbangs; your machine gunners open with indirect fire on his dump: the shippers think they see a few heads asking for trouble; to cut a long story short, the artillery opens up and then hell is let loose; the poor old infantryman-well, all he can do is. blankity blank the whole d. lot. Once again the same old bit of para pet must be rebuilt for the thou- sandth time; there are a couple of thousand sandbags to empty, the re- suits Of the days digging in the new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Revenge Is Sweet

There are compensations for most thingsl9 said Mrs. Wilkins. "Pooi James was run over by a motor-car yes terday but he had a smile on his fac' when they took him to the hospital
 Why the sirile?"
 He was carrying home a rake at fh' time, and il punetured tire. M. --- stones
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Unwritten Law

 It was a smiling motorist, A gentle breed, withal, Had slain another of his kind, Stood in the judgment-hall "Now. wherefore have ye killed ;hi. llan?f
 They put the question him, Whereat the prisoner went wroth, And vindictive, and grim. 'Oh, have killed this motorist For that it did occur He asked as I repaired tire, Have you puncture, sir?' What would ye other than to know Mid gladsomeness and glee. They gave the prisoner three cheers And set the good man free.
 John B. Terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Simple

What makes you so late. John" queried his wife.
 Well, the truth is" explained her hus- band, that the streets are most aw- fully slippery. Every yard I gained l slipped and skidded back two"
 Then how did you get home at all?"
 "Why that was simple. I came home in reverse. ."-Milestones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05

Word has been received by the Good year Tire and Rubber company of Ak.
 ron O., that q former employee Charles II. l[lahre, has made the supreme sacr- flee fer his country He went to his death with 15 other brave American iads when the U. s. destroyer Manley was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05

ta.amed in foreign waters. Exhibiting true American spirit, he enlisted only few days after the war was declared. Only a few hours before news of his deatt was received his mother had re- eeiNed a letter from him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
HEARD ABOUT AUTOMOBILES HERE AND THERE
Effect of Boston Auto Show

From Chalmers Monogram.
 week at Boston and met earnc people Revcre's high secplc. But listen, friend a warning al So if TO to Boston take a book or two.
 The in breakfast said: "S intrude? When mush he said: construed" The bel-hop in the lobby was reading Latin prose With Homer Burns and Dickens right neath his The clerk behind the had chamber Hebrew Chinese The barber chair instead of "Next? he sighed "I wish the shears applied" And IcalIe to mel and sneak, (IepD He had teach class Greek?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Natural Deduction

Mrs. Mtuch-''What dreadful language your parrot usesi'
 Mrs. NotIlng-"Yes my husband bought the bird one day and brought it home in his car and l have always suspected that he had engine trouble on that trip.'' -Firestone House Organ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Certainly Not

"1t isn't necessarily the man who owns an automobile" satd the garage man. who is most likely to run down his neighbora Mnesstones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
Eia Recnrd

Guest-'IIow much did you ever get out of your car?"
 owner-"Well l think seven times in one mile. is my reeord.-Milestones.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20

OF the house. Gordon bline no
some chairs"
Both Dayton and | took one. set
mine SO as to face Semi. and DAYTON
placed his at my side
Il fancy may intrude, is it not?"
spoke Laredo softly
Not al an Dual took him up. ~
believe you knew the man who is
missing. | should like you to remain"
The Mexican shrugged
He dragged a chair over and sat
down behind me in the shadow.
Seated as we were, both Drayton and
| We're in the light from lobby Win
dow. | found myself wondering if
perhaps Dual had intended 10 place us
all in such a position that our faces
would be readily seen. glanced
about me just as he spoke.
DRAW in closer. gentlemen, If YOU
please. We shall speak softly OF this
matter"
Dayton and complied Laredo as
a matter OF course, followed. Dayton
cleared his throat. And now fancy
I'd better ask You to explain, Mr..
Dual. You know | can't just soc by
what right you are taking your stand
In this matter. 1t was Jolly good OF
Glaze to send his wife in TO EVELYN
ana all that, but"
Il told him to-" said Semi.
"Eh?' Dayton fairly gasped
you see Dual went on. II knew
Miss WingardC would need woman'B
support when her father was found,
and during the waiting. Permit me
now to add that If YOU are really in.
terested In The young woman's vel.
fare. as feel sure YOU are"
Rather We're to be married, YOU
know" said Dayton quickly
You will offer me all the assistance
you ean In clearing up this matter of
his death" Dual paused.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20

|TheCurse|
! Of Quetzal|
81 J. U. ClESY { j. 3. SMITH s
Authors OF Semi-Dual Stories
Copyright.
The Frank A. Munsey Co. {
Il WAS, bat Mr. Dual and got to

Il WAS, bat Mr. Dual and ! got to
talking ! think | viii now"
'Wait a moment" Semi begged.
We both turned toward hum. He
finished his work with the paper and
pencil. put the pad away and sat
staring across he roof for a time.
Rather | would suggest that YOU
change your clothing for something
free OF restraint, Vet warm enough to
avoid feeling chill in The night" he
went on.
Something gripped me by the
throat. Dual ~" ! began. "What-
because" he continued in a voice
o. subdued sorIow. there is w0m-
an in this house tonight who will
reed the support of a woman Know
ing you as ! do. Mrs. Glaze. ! know
ycu win 90 to her comfort and sup
port
He turned his strange. calm eyes in
my direction Gordon" said he.
""AIiss Wmgarde has suffered the loss
OF her father. The professor when
found. will be dead"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20

FOR SALE--We have two small
tracts within the city limits of
Ottawa consisting of about acre
on North side without improvements
equal to about I lots suitable for
poultry and vegetable raising; can
be had for $4,000 per lot. The owner
is a nonresident and wants to sell.
The other tract consists Of 10 to IL
acres with small house on West side.
Both of these would sell as lots for
double the price we are asking. Bet
ter look into this! j. o. Harris &
Son. Telephone 957W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20
Classified Advertising

Advertisements will be inserted In
this column not exceeding five lines.
three times, 25c; one week soc. Each
line over five, 10c per week addition.
al. All advertisements In this col.
umn must be ,)aid in advance. No
advertisement will be inserted in this
column for less than Csc.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20
CHAPTER II.
The Eye Of Quetzai.
Dead | sprang to my feet,

Dead sprang 10 my feet.
Dead" repeated Dual
sCennie Sank back in her chair. She
vas nddeliy pale Not really
sh6 saSted Hoh The / dor SRI. !
IaWst go 10 her nj udCe GoidIl
shock my head Not yet, sweet.
heart"
turned to Dual "You set up the
figure of his nanIe?" declared
He nodded. at shows that Mathi-
rs Winearde will die IN July 10. This
IL The lath OF July From the fienre
death should have occurred before
this. as IL Is apw a quarter to twelve"
! shivered. Often as | had seen
and heard him calmly announce The
action of fate, II never ceased to af-
feet me strangely.
I'm going back down and find
out" ! said in moment. Connie,
do as Dual suggests. II The worst has
happened, that girl will surely need
somebody TO help her II will be .
terrible shoca."
Semi straightened. go down" lie
said quickly. Say lille and keep
your wits about you. Forget all save
that you are a detective, Gordon.
with your permission | shall tell Mrs.
c'ace What to do"
turned to the door Connie came
to my side. he careful she wills.
pered. Something terrible has hap
pened. l feel it. Look at Mr. Dual.
Ile looks as he always does vixen he
Is ready to drag something evil to
light"
! nodded. I, too, had seen the
strange, intent expression which had
settled On Semi's face. took her in
to my arms and kissed her and went
Vut of the room.
It was midnight What is there
about the honr which always makes
the unseen draw closer. the heart
beat slow. the breath catch, the i'm
possible become but the possible for
the time? You have felt it. and felt
II that night AS passed down the hall
of the hotel toward the stairs to the
ground floor.
Our rooms were on the second
floor, and but short distance from
HE main staircase The lights were
on. Even some Of the transoms still
showed light within rooms.
Yet as | went with softfooted tread
along the hall felt cold wind
which seemed to play upon the full
length OF my spine till the scalp on
my head appeared to tighten.
Dead.
could not doubt IL. Too often had
Selnt Dual foretod the thing was to-
find. reached the staircase and
inrned to descend. became aware
Of a group OF men standing near the
desk In the lobby OF the hotel
Before | was halfway down | saw
that two of them held lanterns al
ready lighted, and sensed that they
were canon guides attached to the
hotel stan Another OF the party was
Dayton, who seemed to be directing
the others or giving them intorma.
ton. Still another was the clerk. who
had come out from the desk and was
shaking a vigorous head AZ reached
the lobby floor. A couple Of bellboys
hung wids.eyed On the edge OK the
circle of men. - -,----------.--.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20
For Sale.

FOR SAl.E-Gus Saagcr has wen af,
frOnted home at 1905 Main street.
He bought another at Pine ana West
Lafayette street. He is about to
move to the latter place--you can have
his home at 1896 West Main, two
lots, 7 room house, sheds, walks. etc;
no furnace or bath, but plenty Of val.
lie for $1,000 90 Mrs. Saager has the
place as neat as a pin Come in and
investigate. 1t is a real bargain
Tel. 6484W r. b. FARRELL.
College Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20

Although it looks from the outside
Ike any other shoe, one invented IN
England has a separate compartment
for tho lic toe, HN7t
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20
Truly Useful Tree.

In Australia cattle and sheep are
fond of grazing on the folinge Of the
weeping she-oak or beef.wood Gas.
aurinn qudrlyalyiS. and some farmers
grow II for that purpose. II tbryes
In California on poor sandy soil aud
Is decidedly ornamental tree.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20
FARM

FOR SALE-Twelve acres within
easy walking distance Of business
center; very best quality of soil. Els
pecially desirable for market garden
ing and poultry raising. Can be had
YOU want it. ]. O. Harris & Son
Telephone 957-W
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20
FURNISHED ROOMS

FOR RENT-Four Furnished rooms
and bath. Centrally located Good
neighborhoon. For information call
Frank b. Graham, Moloney Bldg, tel
Sl,W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20
Westbound.

WestbOund cars leave Ottawa sta
ton for Chautauqua Park. Starved
Rock, Utica, La Sale, Peru. Sprins
Valley l.add, De Pue. Bureau. Prince.
tui IN
A. M.-5;10k, $500. 6:50d, 5000,
$500, 10; sod, 12:05c.
p. M.-l,50c $500 sod. 3 900.
7:50c, 10:05c, 1l:35f
Cars arrive from east at SOC ?
~ l2't2 m
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20

FOR SAi.E-A fine large, solid, old
fashioned house on Christie street.
More room than you want Good re-
pair, bath, furnace, gas, two floors at
snap. $1,000. worth S3100.90. would
cost 100000 to put it up today. If
not sold at once will try and borrow
the money and buy it myself Gail
for particulars
Tel. 6iS-W r. b FARRELL,
College Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20
MISCELLANEOUS

DR. e. A. KELLY, OTTnWt. ILL.
1l25 Columbus St. Phone 15.Y.
Silver Nils 7jc to 81. porcl crowns
SIS Gold crowns s. to 81 Plates 81 l.,
$40 All work guaranteed frat class
ONCE hours s a. m. to 1880 y. m,
500 WEEKLY ana automobile fur
niShed men everywhere placing
samples wonderful lnel product with
automobile owners. Sc worth equals
gallon of gasoline Ontlit furnished
free. Ballwey Co., sta, f. Louisville,
Ky.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20

FOR SALE-One of the finest resi-
dences in South Ottawa( nine
rooms, bath, gas, water and furnace
also a good barn on the lot. Price
$4,000,
w. B Pusey, Claus bldg, 1913 Main
st.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20

FOR SALE-Within one mile of the
Court House, well improved
country place, about acres, build
ings practically new, neat and nice
price $1,000
W. b. Pusey, Real Est. ms Claus bldg
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20

FOR SALE-Several Farms, 80, 100,
$40, 200 and 240 acres, close or
within easy distance from Ottawa.
w. b. Pusey, Real Est ms Claus bldg
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20
Professional Cards
N. N. ARMSTRONG,

Attorney at law. 210.21l Molonsy
Bldg, Ottawa, Illinois. Telephones,
Once. 375.W. Residence. 312-Y.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20

FOR SALE room house; bath. gas,
furnace and electric lights, with
corner lot G6 It by 70 TT. $1,000, If TAX.
en- before July LIST w. b. Pussy, Real
Estate and Insurance, Claus Bldg, 1913
Main streek
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-20
ALWAYS BUY TICKETS AND SAVE
MONEY.

Fares to Chicago H., VI Joliet, ILL.,,
and Chicago & Joliet Electric Rail-
way.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
R0TARIANS WANT TRAIN
FOR SOLDIERS SUNDAY

Urging that a complaint from visit
ing soldiers iron Fort Sill. necessi-
tated some action on the part of Ro-
tarians, President T, b. McKillip at
today's weekly luncheon held in the
LeeHuckinS hotel. asked all members
interested in soldier weekend visits
to get behind the movement for special
train service late Sunday night for re-
turning members He asked members
to tell L. w. Price, division passenger
agent OF the Frisco lines that Oklaho-
ma citizens were back OF the PROPOSE
ton Price will 60 to Tulsa tomorrow
10 confer with officials regarding a
special late Sunday evening train for
soldiers who under the present railroad
schedule have to leave the city at As
Sunday evening
Lieut. Walter g. Pierce of Post Field,
Fort Sill, former Rotarian OF Peoria,
Ill, was the principal speaker of the
day
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
wANrED-BIDs AND PROPOSALS
BY De Beck
NoTIcr no coNTRACTORs.

NOl II II W NAl4N 1 tAA's DfAFNs
Notice ls hereby given that the city
of Gcary, Oklahoma, win receive bids up
TO \ O'Clock y. m. Friday, August "a,
1918. for the construction Of well as
Make bid on q well 20 feet in dl-
nmeter and IS feet deep, constructed OF
brick
2--Make hid on well 90 feet in diameter
and IS feet deep, constructed OF rein
forced concrete.
MAKE a bid on well ~ feet. in d.
apeter and % feet deep, constructed OF
brick
Make a bid on well - feet In d.
ameter and 80 feet deep, constructed OF
reinforced concrete.
Plans and specifications are on file at
the office OF the city clerk, Geary. Okla
homR. and at the office of the engineers
NaCkintosh- Walton Co, State National
Bank building, oklahoma City.
Contract for only one well viii be let, the
size and material OF which will be de
ternined on canvass OF bids, as abov'
designated An bids must meet the re
quirements OF plans and specification
now on file as above stated.
All bids should he made on blanks pro
| vided for this purpose and must be &C
| compa MED by certified check for fiy
hundred dollars $500. COZ. made payabl
| TO tina city treasurer OF Geary. Oklahomi
| The right In reserved TO reject any an
| all bids
! CITY OF GEARY, OKLAHOMA.
Attest: II. r. SUMMERS. City Clerk.