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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07

FOR SALE-Ideal country place for
pigs, poultry vegetables. bees etc.
3 miles to good market I miles to
Ottawa, About 20 acres WORK land,
IA timber pasture. i rm house, barn,
bin, crib and chicken house 500 per
acre.
w. Il. Pusey Claus Bldg. l23 Main ST.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07

A woman says it is almost as sol.
emn to be married as not to be.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07
WESTBOUNp.
SoUTHBouND.

a-Daily except Sunday to Mar
settles.
b--Joliet limited.
morris local.
d--Ladd local.
Princeton local
g-Princeton limited.
h--La Sale Sundays and holidays
until Sept. j. 1918.
k--Local to all stations.
Mia Sale local.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07
DR.. {. A. KELLY
DENTIST

DENTIST
1125 Columbus St. Ottawa, Illinois.
All work guaranteed first class
Office hours S a. M. to 1880 .. NJ
Phone 225-Y.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07

Talk Is scarce during courtship, but
married life brings up the average.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07

FOR SALE OR RENT-The John
thinner home, 645 Chapel street;
20 feet on Chapel street, 100 feet deep,
two-story frame dwelling, seven or
eight rooms, furnace and bath; good
cellar. fine corner; snap at $500
for deed or 500 per month for lease.
T. b. Farrell, College Bldg, Tel. 64S-W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07

Communication Book containing $500
worth Of transportation for $3.50.
Good for purchaser only.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07

interchangeable book good for bear.
er or bearer and party, containing
$1,000 worth Of transportation for
$3.50.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07

Ticket Fares to Chicago, H., via 10.
liet, Ill.,, ana Chicago & Joliet Flee
lrln nnIlMnN
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07
ALWAYS BUY TICKETS AND SAVE
MONEY.

TICKET FARE TWO CENTS A MILE
Train Fare or Cash Fare Paid on
Trains is Three Cents per Mile.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07

Phone gents for full information
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07

50 m round trip, si.l5 one way.
Return trip limited to ten
days.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07
FOR RENT

FOR RENT--M0cern houses in South
East and West Ottawa. Prices
right. J. o. Harris & Son.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07

FOR RENT--Eight room nat. Steam
heated; ali modern conveniences
Apply T. W. Burrows.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07

s0aoas aeeessa
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-07
WANTED

WANTED-TO buy mans bicycle
tsecond hand in good condition.
$40 to SO according to condition. In.
quire XYZ this Office
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
spain MAY ABANDON
POLICY AS NEUTRAL
Acts of Hun Submarines Expected
to Influence Elections.

The sinking of the Spanish steamer
Sebastian by a German torpedo be-
fore Berlin has replied to the note
of Spain protesting the sinking of
the Giralda a week ago may have
an important effect on the general
elections in Spain on February "a.
This is the unofficial view here last
night following the receipt of a re-
port from Madrid telling of the sink
ing. Neither the State Department
nor the Spanish Embassy would COM
ment on the report officially. All of
the crew of the Sebastian, a 4,5OO-ton
steamer bound for New York, are
reported saved.
The opinion of State Department Of
ficials is that Spain hitherto has on
the whole carefully followed the prin-
ciplss OF neutrality. despite various
protests which have from time to time
been lodged against the uses to which
submarine commanders have put
Spanish harbors. The action of Ger
many in extending her ruthless war
fare to Spanish ships is taken to
indicate that any change as the re-
suit of the coming elections will be
distinctly in favor of the allies.
1t was stated here that no definite
break with Germany by Spain might
be expected until after the elections
are held.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
employees ARE
OFFERED SNUB
BY COMMITTEE
Senate Action on Borland
Amendment Resented by
Union Officials.

Indignant at the quick action OF
the Senate Committee on Agricul-
turs In agreeing to the Borland
Amendment on the Agricultural Ap-
preparation Bill. leaders Of the
National Federation of Federal En-
ployes welded anew their deter
mined efforts to fight the amend
ment's final passage.
Partial promise had been given
the members OF the federation tnat
they would be granted hearings De-
fore the bill was sent to the Senate.
Immediately after learning Of the
action by the Senate Committee. H.
NJ McLarin. president OF the Ma
tional Federation Of Federal En-
pIoyes drafted the following letter
and sent 1t to each member OF Con-
gress:
Addresses Letters.
The Borland Amendment. To each
Senator and Representative:
We have just learned with indtg-
nation that the Senate Committee on
Agriculture has agreed to the Bor-
land Amendment on the Agriculture
Appropriation Bill providing that
employees in the Department OF Ag-
riculture shall work eight hours
day as a minimum instead OF seven
hours a day. We had applied TO
the committee for q hearing on thu
subject but the committee refused
to grant same. There has been no
hearing in either the House or the
Senate on the amendment, and the
House has heretofore refused to
agree to the proposal. but did so on
Friday, February 1, 1918. while very
few members were present.
We appeal to each of you to op-
pose this legislation and especially
the method of its enactment. In
matter so important as this. the
employees affected are certainly en-
titled to be heard before they are
required to work an hour more each
day without additional compensa-
tion.
THE proponents OF this measure
claim that as a patriotic duty we
should be willing to work longer
hours. We are and have done SO
and are still doing so. The legisla-
tion is entirely unnecessary as the
heads of departments and bureaus
now have authority to extend the
hours IL the work requires. This
legislation can be taken in no other
way than as a criticism of the ad-
ministration. We submit that such
criticism is undeserved because
wherever necessary the hours have
been extended. This is q 14.3 in
crease in the hours of work and no
additional compensation is pro-
vided."
1t is probable that plans for the
proposed mass meeting in protest
of the Borland Amendment will be
percipitated by yesterday after
Moons developments.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
40 now HELD
IN SPY QUEST
ON Big LINER
Officials Silent on Reported
Find Of Code Exposing
Hun System.

An Atlantic Port, Feb. s.--when 9.
the final count was Tailed of the
detained passengers aboard the
Nieuw Amsterdam, Holland Amer
lea liner under guard here, the num-
ber was increased from forty re-
ported yesterday to forty-nine to-
night. OF this number nine are
first-class passengers and the re-
mainder are second-class. All other
persons were permitted to come
ashore today.
Officials would not confirm the
report that a man detained had
confessed to being a German spy and
that he was carrying mysterious
messages to co-workers in this
country.
The ross-questioning of the pris-
oners began today. Each person
called upon to explain all the sus-
picious looking letters or papers
confiscated by the secret service
men among the personal effects OF
the passengers. All were questioned
as to why they were coming to the
United States.
One woman, who had vast guam
titles of fine tissue paper in her
possession, proved battling to the
authorities. All questions were an
swered by tears. The tissue paper
has been seized and after careful
examination for some hidden mes
sage or traces of invisible ink has
been turned over to chemists for an
alysis.
One man is alleged to have had ir
his possession a peculiar looking
code which the authorities have no
been able to decipher. 1t is believed
this may be the keynote to gigan'
tic conspiracy.
There have been no arrests. al
though the passengers detained arr
under guard. The ship has been IN
charge of the naval authorities
since Friday night.
Officials said that in the future
all ships arriving at American port
from neutral countries will undergo
such an inspection. Recent devel
opments have made this precautior
necessary, it was stated.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
MANY ENLISTED men
NEGLECT INSURANCE
Red Cross Starts Flank Movement
to Interest Families.

Government officials express sur
prise and disappointment that in a
number of camps consid derable
proportion of the men have not ap.
piled for war risk insurance. After
Tuesday, it will be impossible fol-
men in the service prior to October
Is, 1917, to obtain insurance.
War Risk Bureau officials argue
that this is the cheapest insurance
ever offered. The government pays
all overhead and war risk and sells
the insurance on a yearly term re-
newable basis. 1t Is not only a pro-
lection to the survivors of the man
in case of death, but in case of per-
manent total disability it is a means
of support to the man himself. For
instance, II he takes out 10000
worth of insurance and is entirely
disabled he will receive $3.50 a
month for twenty years.
In view of these facts, govern
ment officials say that there ought
to be 100 per cent applications for
insurance.
The Red Cross has gotten behind
the Soldiers and Sailors Campaign
Council in its final insurance drive
with a sort OF flanking movement.
The Home Service Section of the
Red Cross, which are charged with
service to families Of enlisted men,
are directing their attack toward
the families. These committees are
getting in touch with each family
ana urging 1t to bring pressure on
IT'S men to insure before the 12.
The Red Cross is furnishing to the
FAMILY Form "a. which is the ap-
plication blank for insurance. The
relatives fill these forms, all except
the signature. and send them to the
snlistsd men to aiEn.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
DEBATE ON FINERY
ABSORBS MILITANTS
Prospective Removal Into Former
Home Club Quarters Responsible.

Shall we have inside curtains OF
filet or embroidered net?''
'kucy Burns wants blue hangings
that will contrast nicely with her hair.
And Miss Paul insists upon yellow
ones. What shall We do about it?"
Strange conversation to hear within
the militant precincts of the Woman's
party Headquarters, isn't IL?
But the militants are getting ready
TO move into the Home Club. Il Jack
son Place. and are having the place
done over from top to bottom.
Business and publicity offices will
occupy the ground floor. The big ball
room on the second floor is being re-
decorated as a living room, furnished
with many comfortable chairs and
couches. On OCCASION 1t will be used
for dances and entertainments.
tea room also will be on the second
floor.
The third and fourth floors will be
utilized as living quarters for work
ers of the militant party.
The militants will again be not more
than a stones throw from the White
House, being directly across Jackson
Square from Cameron House. their
former quarters, which they were
forced to give up when the Cosmos
Club took over the property several
months ago. The militants have occu-
pied temporary quarters on COnnecti-
cut avenue.
1t is expected that the moving" will
take place next Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
INAVY Yard needs
HOUSES FOR WORKERS
Force Cannot Be Increased Until
Accommodations Are Available.

Not until some more houses are
built. either by the government or
some one else. can there be any
very material increase in the force
of employees in the Navy Yard" said
Capt. willard. superintendent of
the Washington Navy Yard, yester-
day in answer TO a question regard
ing the time when the Navy Yard
force will be increased.
1t is expected that the number Of
employees in the local navy yard will
be increased from 5000 to $4,000
men as soon as housing accommo-
dations can be arranged for them
The government will, it is believed.
step in and construct living quar-
ters for its workers in the near
future.
Quarters for about 500 seamen
are soon to be constructed on the
vacant ground at Ninth and n
streets southeast, near the Navy
Yard. More quarters for marines
and a large administration building
are also projected.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
U.S.. PROVIDES AMPLE
LIFE BOAT SERVICE
Men on Transports Assured of Pro-
lection at Sea.

Not only is there adequate lifeboat
space for every man who goes aboard
a transport of either the American
or allied fleets. but orders have re-
Gently been issued that enough life
RATS must be carried TO take care
of the full ships company in the
event of the ship listing upon being
torpedoed so that none of the boats
on one side could be lowered. This
statement was made by Secretary
Baker yesterday in commenting
upon the disaster OF the Tuscania.
He further stated that abandon
ship drilI'' was the first duty required
of officers in command of detachments
on board ship. The War Department
has as yet received no report from
the senior officer in charge of the
troops aboard the Tuscania. He will
make his report. Secretary Baker said.
to the officer in command Of Ameri-
can troops in Great Britain. In view
of the regulations and provisions for
the safety Of the men. Mr.. Baker is
inclined to believe that the stories of
the order and courage of the boys on
the Tuscania are correct.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
F. W.LIBBEY Named
TO Chief CLERKSHIP
Secretary Red6eId Rewards Loyal
Member of Staff.

f. W. Libbey, employe in the De-
partment OF Commerce since its ere
alton in 1903, has been appointed chief
clerk by Secretary Redheld, to sue
ceed DR.. George c. Havenner. who
has resigned to enter commercial
work in New York. The appointment
is effective on March 6.
Mr.. Libbey's appointment comes as
a reward for patient and faithful ap'
plication and attention to his work.
Mr. Libbcy came to Washington When
small child. He was born in New
Hampshire. He received a common
of this city. His first work was as
a messenger boy for the Western
Union Telegraph Company.
While delivering kilograms the boy
studied telegraphy. He became an ex-
pert operator and was stationed fol
some time at the Capitol. where he
made countless friends among Con-
gressmen. reporters and the public
generally.
When the Department OF Commerce
and Labor was created in 1903, Mr.
Libbey was appointed as a telegraph
operator for the department. Again
he utilized his spare time, LEARNED
stenography and was given a steno.
graphic position in the office of the
chief clerk. Later he was made file
clerk.
Mr.. Libbey has climbed steadily and
on March 26 last was made assistant
chief clerk. Upon the retirement OF
DR.. Havenner. Secretary Redficld ap-
pointed Mr.. Libbey without his seek
ing the position. He Is AZ years old.
The appointment has been received
with much qualification by employees
in every branch of the department.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
EXTENDS WAR
STAMP DRIVE
WEEK LONGER
Director Callahan Says D. c.
Campaign Gives Promise
Of Success.

There will be no let-up in the
drive for the sale of $1,000 900
worth OF war savings and thrift
stamps which has been extended
another week by Director d. J.
Callahan
THE only reason for an exteu-
sion Of the drive at this time"
Mr.. Callahan said last night, is
the fact that the weather was 20
extremely cold the first part OF
this week and the public schools
were cIosed-thus leaving practi-
cally inactive one OF our most de-
sirable resources. Notwithsts nd
ing the fact that We were handt-
capped. the executive COMMITTEES
feels that the various chairmen
have performed yeoman, service in
an effort to bring us over the top
Theater Meetings.
Theater meetings under the dl-
rection of William w. Bride. chair
man Of the speakers committee.
will be continued throughout the
second week OF the drive. Praise
for the $1,000 clubs was voiced by
Mr.. Callahan.
The $1,000 war savings clubs
under the able leadership Of
Charles J. Bell. Is accomplishing
splendid results. The daily mails
are bringing in TO Mr.. Bell many
favorable responses. In addition to
the $1,000 club. Chairman Gilbert
n. Grosvenor. of district 9, editor OF
the National Geographic Magazine.
| is accomplishing splendid resUits In
the perfection OF the Sla0 war saw
| ings club. Before this campaIg IN
| progresses much further, We hone
| to enlist the membership OF this
club, every available citizen. It
only means saving. $s2.4O in a year.
In other words a thrift stamp saved
every day will make every man.
woman and child eligible to mem-
bership." he said.
Government departments have
been active during the week. Fig
ures for sales in the Interior De-
partment from January Is to 81 fol-
low:
Alaskan Railroad Commission.
$7s7.os: Bureau Of Education.
3235.l2: Indian office. sl.llO45;
Land Office. SsS7.32: Bureau OF
Mines. S2.2SO07; National Parks
s225.51: Patent Office, S45sSl0;
lBenslon Otilce, S4,Oel-SZ. theological
Survey, $1,259.7S; Secretary's Office
| S639.s7: Reclamation ServiCe e
| S172.S5; total sales. $16.2s7.25.
! During the week ending February
2. sales of the stamps in the Treas
Jury Department amounted "a
ss.1so.33. bringing the total sale<
so far up to S21.967.02.
The Herald, Daily one cent,
sunday two cents
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
MISS JOHNSON Bride
OF ARMY OFFICER
Capt. Robert o. Amin Groom at
Military Wedding.

Miss Edith Margaret johnson,
daughter of Col. Arthur johnson
U. S. A. and Mrs. Johnson. and Capt.
Robert Ogden Amin. U. s. Cavalry,
a Washington boy now stationed at
Camp Greene. Charlotte, N. c., were
married yesterday afternoon at 4:30
at the post chapel at Fort Myer,
Rev DIR. Lewis ]. O'Hern officiating
assisted by Rev. Father Lackey. OF
Rosslyn.
The bride wore white Georgette
crepe and charmeuse and a picture
hat of white Georgette with dainty
flowers. She carried a shower
bouquet of white and pink sweet
peas, and at her throat wore the
groom's gift. a bar pin of diamonds
in platinum.
The brides mother wore black
satin and Georgette crepe with or
chids.
The groom's mother. Mrs. Amin
wore champagne crepe de chine
with roses.
The brides only attendant was
her brother. Midshipman Franklin
o. Johnson, L. S. Naval Academy
The groom's man was Capt. Clin-
ton A. Pierce and the ushers were
Capt E. VI. Price. V. Kerney. c. F,
Houghton and Lieut.. G. r. Cham
berlain.
As the bride and groom left the
altar beneath the arched swords OF
the ushers. the wedding party pro-
ceeded to the home of Capt. Frank
land. of the Medical Corps. near
by. where a reception was held and
the bride fulfilled the army tradi-
tion and cut the wedding cake with
her husbands sword.
Capt. and Mrs. Amin. after a
short wedding trip, will go to Camp
Greene, Charlotte. n. c.
The brides father and two broth
ers are already with the American
army in France.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
Steamer with 5000 Tons
Of Coal Goes on Reef

An Atlantic Port, Feb. "a coal
carrying steamship with a cargo of
5000 tons of soft coal consigned TO this
port is ashore on the western edge of
a neighboring island. The vessel was
driven ashore by her pilot after she
had struck a reef during the thick
weather early today. He found this
the best way to save the crew and the
cargo. A life saving crew has gone
to the rescue and is standing by ready
to take the crew on IL necessary.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
Gale Paralyzes Street
Car Service in Syracuse

syracuse, \. Y, Feb. "a terrific
gale which swept the city today caus-
ed thousands Of dollars worth of dam
age and practically demoralized all
transportation facilities. The electric
light and power plant is out of COM
mission tonight while ice coated rails
have checked all traffic on the steam
roads.
The city is practically isolated and
wire communication is suspended.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
Bear Scare Keeps Kids
AT Home in Yonkers. N. Y,

New York. Feb. "A report of a
big bear rambling about the outskirts
Of Yonkers scared hundreds of moth
ers today and many children were
kept indoors.
The beast was first reported by chill
dren and some confirmation was given
the story when a policeman said he
saw a large black object in the disc
tance while at his patrol box in a
lonely section.
A number of huntsmen have put
hounds on the scent. but up to a late
hour tonight the bear has not been
brought in.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
ATTORNEY GENERALS
MOTHER dies At so
Death Follows Attack of Grippe and
Pneumonia.

Mrs. NJ c. Gregory. mother Of At
torney General T. w. Gregory, died
yesterday at her residence after an
Illness of several days.
Mrs. Gregory had recently under
gone a severe attack of grippe and
bronchial pneumonia and it was
thought that she had recovered. She
suffered a relapse, however.
Mrs. Gregory was 50 years old and
was the widow of F. B. Gregory, who
died 55 years ago.
The body will be taken Monday
to Columbus, Miss, for interment.
Attorney General and Mrs. Gregory
will accompany the remains.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
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The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
Daylight Saving Bill Favored.

\ unanimous favorable report was
given yesterday by the House inter-
state commerce committee to the day
light saving bill
The House will be asked to pass IT
Wednesday. 1t proposes setting the
clock ahead an hour from May to
October. inclusive. The Senate has
passed a slightly different bill