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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11

The armistice was sign
ed with the option Of re-
newal on November II,
and was to run for thirty-sx days.
During 1hat period the contracting
parties were at liberty to terminate
the truce on forty-eight hours notice
in the event of the failure to execute
any OF the terms. No such failure
occurred, although Marshal Foch
warned the Germans on occasions that
they were not making sufficient haste
Germans Ask Delay.
Paris, Dec 11German parliamentar-
les arrived at Treves today to arrange
for an extension Of the armistice.
No Word from President.
Washington, Dec. 11.-At 10 O'Clock
today seventeen hours had elapsed
without any wire by wireless from
the George Washington. Navy de-
partment officials stated there was no
cause for alarm, pointing out that no
messages were received between the
hours Of a. m. and 5 p. m. yesterday.
This was due to the fact, they be-
lieve, that messages now received
here are sent first to France and then
relayed from that country, resulting
in some Unavoidable delay.
The George Washington, it was
pointed out, is now far from these
shores and consequently 50 much
nearer France that it is almost i'm
possible to reach the Arlington sta
tion direct with the sending apparatus
with which the flagship Pennsylvania
is equipped
"Must Keep Navy Lloyd George.
Bristol, England Dec. 1.-THE
navy is defensive weapon and that
is why we do not intend to give it
up declared Premier Lloyd George
In an address here today, in which
he announced that the conscript
armies of the continent must end if
we want permanent peace"
We propose to demand the whole
/ cosC of the war from Germany" the
! premier added The imperial com
mission believes this can be done
without injuring British interests
Concerning the termination Of con
Scription in Europe the premier said
IF we want permanent peace and to
prevent a repetition of the horrors
of this war we must end the consCripC
armies OF the continent. There is an
irresistible desire on the part of the
heads of those machines to try their
luck. The Germans always thought
nothing could resist their perfect war
machine, hence they hurled il against
the world
Premier Lloyd George added that
conscription in Tngland had lapsed
with the passing OF the emergency
which made 1t necessary, and the
question Of whether it would be
needed in the future or not depends
entirely upon the peace terms"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11
NO DATE SET FOR
SEALING OF RECORDS
AT THE LOCAL BOARD

The local exemption board receiv.
ed orders from Springfield this morn
ing telling them to file each separate
registrant's papers in certain order
in his record portfolio This work Is
to be finished as soon as possible but
no definate date was placed upon the
length Of time in which the work was
to be completed.
The date for sealing of exemption
boardd records has not been announr.
ed and 1t is not known just when the
board will now be discharged.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11
z|LM FIRST OF EX-
OFFICIALS TO CLOSE
AFFAIRS. OF OFFICE
FORMER PROBATE CLERK GIVEN
CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH BY SU-
PERvIsoRS ToDAY-suCcEssoR
ASKS FOR MORE HELP.

Edward Zilm, former probate clerk,
is the first ex-county official to be
formally mustered out of service
under the general rehabilitation or
der of Nov. S. This morning the busi-
ness of his Office was cleared up when
the board accepted his report for the
past six months and closed his county
affairs as far as services and settle
ments are concerned The action OF
the board in settling with Mr. Zilm
clears the way for his retirement to
private life with his affairs i'll public
office all strtightened up.
His report for the past six months,
including the time from June to Dec
i, when he retired, shows that the
office earned S4 4,559.45. against eXpen
ditures in the form of running ex
penses of s3,452SS, leaving a gain tc
the county of Sl.1G6,57.f
The committee passed thoroughly
upon Mr. Zilms books and added THEN
o. X. to the correctness of his fig
'ures.
Asks More Help.
/, When William G. Flick took Oyel
the duties of the probate clerks Of
iice, with the ayowed purpose Of run
ming that important branch Of the
county's machinery on an eilicien
and effective basis, he was compelled
to do with a reduced office force wha
his predecessors had found a diflicul
task with a larger and experienced
corps Of assistants.
This morning, while setting fortl
the impossibiities of trying efIec
lively to discharge the duties Of hi
Office under the present system, Mr.
Flick asked for a return Of the old ap
preparation, which will allow him t,
put on at least one and maybe twl
more clerks.
In his petition Mr. Flick pointed on
that his predecessor had hard TIM
doing the work OF his office eficientl.
and well with five clerks. He i
forced to try and keep up with tn
Probate Court with three clerks
The appropriation allowed his OF
flee was reduced $1,000 per annum a
the September meeting of the board
Mr. Flick asked that that $l,200 be re
turned to him, as it Is sorely needed
The committee in charge of his oI
/ fee approved the petition and recon
mended the prayer be allowed.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11
Corp. Lawrence Mates Writes from
France

Mrs. Pauline Mates. S25 Sanger
street received a letter this afternoon
from her son, Corp Lawrence Mates
written on Nov. 18th He wrote he
was well and was feeling fine after
the many weeks Company c.. had
spent In the trenches.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11
SPAIN WILL JOIN
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Madrid Dec. II - King Alfonso
has signed a decree designating four
teen momArs 70 sorye on q committee
which will examine the measures to
be taken to admit Spain into a League
of Nations.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11
TO HOLD FUNERAL
FOR MRS. MARTIN
FRIDAY AFTERNO ON

The funeral services of the late
Lucy Martin, who died yesterday at
her home in South Ottawa of a
stroke of apopleXy will be held Fri
day afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock at the
l1pworth Methodist Church in South
Ottawa. Burial will be made In the
Summit View Cemetery.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11
NY objected to this on the ground

pany objected to this on the ground
il would tend further to stir up the
public against them. The commits
sioner also censured Mr.. Hess for
stopping service without an order OF
the commission, which legally is re-
quired.
Mr., Hess made apology for this and
promised a transfer car at once for
North Ottawa.
Mr. Clark and Mr.. Weeks will go
to Chicago again on the 18th to at
tend the adjourned meeting.
Meeting is Called.
The North Side Progress Improve.
ment Association will hold a meet.
ing Friday evening, December 13, at
5 o'clock, at Jefferson school. Re-
suits of the utilities hearing will be
given and discussed and other import.
ant business transacted. Fine musi-
cal program, also important all mem.
bers come. Citizens from other parts
of town invited. Ladies' are also in.
vited.
Weeks Misquoted.
In previous issue of the Free Trad
er-Journal Mr.. Weeks, who presided
and addressed the last meeting of the
North Side improvement Association,
was misquoted in reference to the ap.
plication Of special taxation to the
whole city for the paving of the north
side He advises us that that was not
the meaning conveyed and that he Is
not in favor Of general taxation for a
/ north side improvement unless the
improvement is a general one. His
criticism of public officials was not as
strong as represented. He does be.
lieve that there has been a lack Of
conservation of public funds. The
Free Trader-Journal regrets to have
placed Mr.. Weeks in any unfavorable
light 1t was not the intention to re-
fleet upon Mr.. Weeks integrity or abi
ity and trusts his friends and the
friends of the Free TraIder-Journal
will accept the state ment in Justice
to all parties.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11
GERMAN DELEGATES
ARRIVE AT TREvES
TO ASK A DELAY
(By International News Seryice)

London, December ll.-Negotiations for an
extension of the armstice will open at Treves to-
morrow, said AN Amsterdam dispatch today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11

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Tor results,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11
Charges Nonsupport.

Mrs Libby Erickson OF Ottawa ac,
cuses Ira Erickson, to whom she was
wed March II, 1919, with cruelty and
nonsupport in a divorce bill filed to.
Ericksons became parted May 2S Of
this year. They have four children,
an the wife asks their custody.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11
w EATHEH

Fair tonight and prob
ably Thursday; somewhat
cooler tonight.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11

Continued on page 3, column %
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11
TWO FROM OTTAWA
SEEKING DIVORCE

Alleging cruelty, Mrs Nora Duck
worth Of Ottawa today filed a bill for
divorce from Charles DuckWorth,
whom she married Jan %, 1850 Mrs.
Duckworth alleges she and her hus-
band separated in the fan of 1915.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1899
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-11

OTTAWA FREE TRADER
Estahllshsd tS4o
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-04-12

employee. So when a band of younS
men made fellow worker kiss the
flag Saturday, they were
living up to the standards of New
berry folks-.Greenwood Index
New York's four hundred wear
gowns at exclusive ball
in the play. "Heiress for Day"
which is TO be seen at the opera house
Monday. with Olive Thomas in the
leading role. She is called Triangle'S
exquisitely dainty star, Her ward
robe in this picture is fascinating in
the extreme.
Those beautiful and greatly admired
azalias fringing the postoffice at the
front entrance Of the building got
badly wilted in this cold spell.
Mr. H. D. Whitaker is announced
as candidate for alderman for Ward
l. ,Er Claude H. Williams has with
Ira Il from the race, as he will not
be in Newberry until some time after
the election. having left Wednesday
afternoon for Oklahoma City, Okla,
with his brother in-law, Mr. Samuel
G. Holt, on an extended visit.
Between April 26 and May !, $40
900 white and colored men are to be
mobilized, South Cardinals quota be-
ing 1869. Newberry's quota is g
whites and 81 colored
The Mutt and jeff show Tuesday
night laid the previous Mutt and eff
shows in the shade. 1t was good
thing of its kind and was much en-
joyed by the large crowd that filled
the opera house. Some of the fea-
lures were very clever and deserve
special mention, but the reporters de-
partment has limited space.
"The Girl of My Heart" will De
here Friday of next Week-at this
opera house. You must see her.
Digest the hog ordinance as printed
elsewhere in this issue. Some pec.
pie will now prepare their pens, but
some will have none because they
don't like hogs.
All who attend either the II o'clock
or the $50 service in the A. r. p.
church will hear either q sermon or
addresses on some phase of church
work.
Between the Red Men from New
berry attending their meeting in Co.
lumbia and the visitors attracted
there by Secretary McAdoo and the
great parade they were too numerous
to enumerate in crowded columns
during cold and sleety weather.
There was hard fall of sleet early
Thursday morning for five or more
minutes.
This is some weather On the visit
H. delegates TO the pcc33yter:.
The second pres0ytery that is to pc
in session this week AT the AewDeriT
A. R. P. church covers a large part
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-04-12
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT

At the opera house Friday there
III &c !uliette Day in Bette and the
Buccareers." 70; wed Saturday By
another episode Of vengeance and
the Woman" and two comedies.
Newberry cotton mill workers have
cause to be patriotic. The first South
Narolinian to be honored with deco
ration for gallantry was John Arrow-
wood. former Newberry cotton mill
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-04-12

and weighed S29 pounds cleaned!
Nh W l.. Graham sold for Iar!lHn
brothers COW d4essed to y. ,.
Dcozar OF Thursday which melted
S1492- Il was Of the Heresford stocl:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-04-12

Of South Carolina, Georgia and Flor
ida. Some OF the ablest men OF tha
denomination are members Of this
body, and the preaching and address
es are expected to be OF high order.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-04-12

Forty one pounds CT tallow was taken
from this COW also wh;ch was not
included in the price above The hide
weighed us pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-04
Japan Will Take Most
 Decided and Adequate
 Step to Meet Situation

London, March S.-In his speech at Tokio, February 24, replying to interpel- lations of represen@t viscount Mo- tono, the Japanese foreign minister. is reported by Reuters Tokio correspondent as saying that some discrepancies were to be found in the various reports of the Russo-German peace negotiations. It was, therefore, difficult at that time, he pointed out form a definite idea con corning the actual conclusion of peace by the two countries.
 Should peace be actually concluded he continued. it goes without saying that Japan will take steps of the most decided, most adequate, character to meet the occasion. The withdrawal Of Uchida from Petrograd is due to the unsettled and dangerous con- ditions prevailing there. It does not mean rupture with Russia.
 "Regardng the question of Russia s separate peace, the fullest understanding exists in Great Britain, America and the other allies The consul general at Moscow will represent Japan after Ann bassador Uchidas withdrawal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-04
Signing of Peace Pact
 by Russians to Hurry
 Decision on Siberia

Washington March 3--One of the i.n- mediate effects of the signing of Ger many's peace terms by the Russian bol- shevik representatives probably will pe to bring to quick conclusion negotia- tions among the allies and the United States over steps to be taken in Siberia to protect military stores there and check any movement the Teutons may make in that direction.
 There is every indication that tho American government will join with the allies in agreeing to action by Jaran alone. with an understanding as to the scope of any operations to be under taken. So far there has been no am nouncement of an agreement, but even before the news that the Russians for mally had accepted the German terms came it wass understood that the ex- changes on the subject were about con- cluded.
 President Wilson has been following the situation in Russia very closely particularly because of it's close relation to the important step proposed by la pan. There have been suggestions that he might appear before Congress soon to make statement on the subject, although no one profeases to know hia plans. E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-04
U. s. Supreme Court to
 Hand Down Many Opinions

Washington, March 3.-The supreme court will reconvene tomorrow after the customary February recess. Opinions will be handed down in number of cases, and action is expected on the Att torney Generals motion seeking per mission to institute contempt proceed ings against Federal Judge Killits of Toledo, O., for alleged violation of a supreme court order against suspending sentences.
 Contempt proceedings brought against Frank Hays, international president and other officials of the United Mine Work CTS of America for alleged violation of inJunctons growing out of the case of the Hinchman Coal and Coke com pany of Wheeling. w. Va, which sought to prevent union officials from organiz ing the company's employees are also to come up tomorrow. the court having ordered the labor men to make return on March {.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-04
GERMANY'S WAR
 POLICY ASSA|LED
 BY SOCIALIST
Herr Vogtherr Tells Reich stag Treatment of Russia Is Infamous-Declares
 Truth Not Known

London, Saturday, March 2.--Ths
 German governments "infamous war
 policy. was assailed in the Reichstas
 in the course of Fridays debate by
 Herr vogtherr, nn independent soctni-
 ist, according to Berlin advices sent
 from Amsterdam by the Reuter- cor
 respondent there.
 "The German ultimatum is not cal
 culated to create conditions of peace
 ana friendship with Russia Her,
 yogtherr declared 'In the case of tn,
 Ukraine peace Germany and Austria
 already are quarreling over the booty The war we now are waging in de- fenseless Russia serves only the prop ertied classes of the disputed terri tory. In Lithuania we have made nc neral conquests. The Lithuanians long to be back in Russia.
 "we are not allowed to know the truth. The fatherland party is pursu- ing a bloodthirsty propaganda against foreign countries We are sold body and soul to the military caste. We arc pursuing an infamous war policy The vice president here called the speaker to order, but he insisted or continuing his speech.
 High wages In the munitions in dustry." Herr vogtherr declared, "art
 corrupt wages for the purpose oi
 keeping workmen in good temper ii
 the interests of carrying on the war The imperial chancellor has food sent to him from Bavaria. thereby infring- ing the law
 After another interruption the dep uty accused an admiral and com mandant at Swinemunden of appro- priating confiscated foodstuffs. add. 1 lng:
 "We must abolish the whole of thi; | Michaelis-Capelle management. Int Dittman case (Dittman was radica socialist member of the Reichstat accused in connection with the Ger. | man naval mutiny) ought to give thu Reichstag cause for reflection. A gen eral who runs wild can, by arrestine | pie, decimate the Reichstag" The Polish deputy. Won Trampskin, 1 ski. declared Poland is being treated worse than an enemy country, where upon Under Secretary Lewald said tho Germans have done ian immens; amount of work in behalf of kultul | in Poland" in the way of school ad ninistration and similar activities. H, admitted, however, that "the hearts O. the people there are with Russia"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-04
Houston Asks Farmers to
 Purchase Thrift Stamps

Washington March s.--In an appeal to
 the farmers to put their savings into
 government war savings certificates,
 Secretary of Agriculture Houston today said:
 Tt is the patriotic duty of every citi- zen who is in position to do so to in vest in war savings and thrift stamps and thereby help the nation to win this war The purchase of even 25-cent thrift stamp Is definite contribution to this end am confident that the farmers cf the land will not permit any
 other class to take the leadership in supporting the government in this crisis,
 financially or otherwise"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-04

Those killed besides the lieu- tenant were sergt. Anthony Amo- dei, Baltimore, Md; Privates Ed gar Parsons. Obids. N. C.; Harry J. Henry, LoganspOrt, Ind, and Matthew Brew, Fayette, N. D.
 The department also announced the following killed in action.
 Sergt. Joseph F. Chnisson, Der by, Me-. February 24; Corp. Eph Boggs. Red Jacket, W. Va, March 2, Private Hugh Weatherman, Bea- man. Ia., March =, and Cook Thomas s. Hardesty, Fl Paso, Tex, February 2s.
 Five men were severely wounded March I, including Private Isaac Howard, Evarts, Ky. Four slight ly wounded March 1 included Corp. John B. Little. Abbot, Ark.
 Five were slightly wounded on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-04
GERMANS CONTINUE.
 TO SHELL AMERICAN LINE AFTER ATTACK
Very Little Damage, How. ever, Is Being Done. Thousands of Shots
 Fired

With the American Army In France, Saturday. March 2.-By the Associated Press. .)-There has been extraordinary artillery activity along the American sector on the Toul front since yester- dny's attack was repulsed. The enemy, apparently angered by his failure, Ia trying to punish the American troops with a deIuge of shells, but not much damage has been done. Two thousand shells of all calibres were counted along the front from noon yesterday until noon today, while many more fell uncounted. Some 10-fnch projec- tiles battered towns behind the Ameri- can line.
 American infantry and engineers who had been cleaning up the scene of the fight on Friday, found some bodies buried. Among them was a surgeon of the reserve corps and stretcher bearer, who was killed when a shell hit a first aid station. Another German prisoner has been captured in front of the Amer ican wire entanglements. He had lam there wounded for many hours before the Americans discovered him, and shouted, Come out' He refused, and a patrol went out and brought him in. One of the German prisoners taken dur ing the fight has since died. Among the German dead who have been buried were the lieutenant and captain leading the attack. The latter was taken from the American wire entanglements. On his body was found a complete plan of the American position.
 Gas shells were dropped into one town back of the American line early this morning. but only few cases of gas poisoning have developed so far. Some of the American missing have been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-04
Dr. R. c. PearsOns of
 Navy Department Dies

Columbus. Ga. March 3-Dr R. c. Pearsons aged 6S, a retired medical di- rector of the navy. died here today, following a stroke of apoplexy.
 pr. Pearsons, who left his home in Washington last winter for tour of the south. arrived here this morning from St. Augustine. Fla, accompanied by his wife, for visit with lis niece, Mrs. M. l.. Wade. Shortly after his ar rival the stroke overlook him and he died at o'clock
 He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. s. M. Henry, Mrs. Da- vid Le' Breton and Mrs. Lewis McBryde
 The body will be sent to Auburn, Ala, for interment tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-04
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS.

 1-Russians sign operous peace treaty. French repulse strong German att taclks.
 Five Americans killed in attack on TOuI sector. Nentless meal to he eliminated. Germany's war policy assailed by socialist. 2Roosevelt to leave hospital, but is warned to be careful. -Final enactment of rail legfsla- ton expected this week. 7-News from Camp Sheridan.
 LOCAL NEWS 3PnuI stark Seeley talks on Chris- tian Science. -Baptist training school in session. pr. Edmonds talks on "Friendsh1p of Jesua.~
 Alabama boys respond nobIy to call to cOlors. Rules governinE graham and whole wheat flour sales. Lawrence to teach singing at Me- ClelIan. sDt. ss...s pre.ehs. on subject of
 FEATUREs. 4-EAttorial comment. S9bprt news. Se-ln6esfrial . heWs. ct Axarket reStsW.