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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12
A CLEAR ISSUE IN WISCONSIN

There is no doubt that Wisconsin, as
a whole. is earnestly and seriously de-
,irous of selecting federal senator 10
succeed the late Paul Husting who Will
he. in Americanism, in support OF the
war. in holding up the hands or tne
administration in necessary war nea
sures. the exact antithesis OF La FOL.
1ette. In view Of this sentiment 1t WILL
he calamitous if the political organlza
tons shall fail in any course necessary
TO this end or If the personal ambl-
tions OF any candidate shall not be
subordinated to the same purpose. me
point of most Importance Is the elec-
ton of senator, whether republican
or democrat, who will, In hlmseh ana
in his record, place Wisconsin rlent
on the loyalty question and redeem II
from the disgrace Of La Folletism.
The law makes it necessary to en-
ploy the machinery of partisan organ
ization in the selection Of the primary
candidates. 1t would be glorious, at
this crisis IL all partisan consideration
were swept aside by great popular
movement centering about one man
whose loyalty and craftsmanship stood
IN like a beacon in a storm; but I'M
fortunately this cannot be and the
selection of candidates must follow the
ordinary course and loyalty must d.
vide attention with the means OF par
tisan politics land in such case per-
sonal ambitions must play their parts.
The republicans have adopted plat
form which goes right to the heart or
the international situation. but they
are less fortunate in the matter OF
candidates. Instead of situation
which produces one candidate around
whom to unite all Of the sentiment in
opposition to La Follettism. condition
has arisen which may result in split
ting the sound opinion of the party be.
tween Lenroot and McGovern and per
hitting the nomination to go to an
ayowed La Toilette candidate. Lenroot
was the overwhelming choice Of the
marty conference. but McGovern in
sists upon exercising his right to re-
main in the field.
In less than two weeks the primary
elections will be held and the time for
composing and clarifying the situation
ia limited, but in consideration Of the
Importance of the principles at issue
the hope is not abandoned that the re-
publicans will find way Of uniting
upon one candidate and concentrating
in his support the loyal sentiment of
the party In this hope and to avoid
possibilities Of friction, party leaders
have refrained from criticism until
every effort to bring about harmony
has been exhausted.
That Lenroot and McGoverp should
I both remain in the field, dividing the
anti-La Toilette strength and making
possible the nomination of Thompson,
the recognized La Toilette candidate,
should appeal as an enormity. Party
authority should assert itself in the
interest of the right and patriotism
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12
FUNNY, ISN'T IT?

Putting together all the information
Of various sorts which has come to The
Courier office recently regarding boot.
leggers and their activities, it Is posi-
bic to conclude that majority OF the
citizens OF Ottumwa have some know
ledge, more or less, on the subject,
except the dozen or more officials Of
city and county whose jobs and oaths
distinguish them as the particular in
dividuals who should apprehend the
law breakers and bring them to book.
There is every sign of the most
tragic ignorance on the part Of these
officials, If inactivity can be accepted
as such a sign. To one IMMERSED in
the mysteries Of sleuthing. it would
seem that ordinary curiosity would tn
pei peace officer to inquire of men
who have no visible means Of support,
how they live. To one so IMMERSED, It
would seem, too, that these same Off
GERS would be able to deduce that
there was some connection between
the presence OF professional gamblers
and notorious bootleggers in the COM
munity, and the numerous quiet
games" and unquiet souses to be found
by any more or less industrious inves-
tigator.
One bootlegger, who mixes gambling
with his boolegging, by the way, is to
be heard among his intimates frequent.
", boasting loudly OF his success in
bringing whisky into the city openly
and without r"olestation. This partic-
ular law breaker has not earned a dol
lar legitimately in years, and is proud
Of that achievement.
There are scores Of teaches tn OF.
tumwa who make no pretense OF hon
est occupation. They are gamblers or
bootleggers. or both. They are known
to the police and to hundreds OF citi.
Zens.
Funny. isn't it, that someone among
those who are sworn to enforce the
avs doesn't show little inclination to
regard his oath seriously?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12
OLD LANDMARK
is DESTROYED

The old Smeaton building, a histo-
rical landmark in the east end. which
has been a part of the packing plane
for many years, was torn down last
week to make room for other i'm.
provements.
The building was owned at one time
by a man named Smeaton. who soaA
it and some land to the Morrel nm,
by whom the house was used for Q
dining room for its employees. Later
a Sunday school was organized in IT,
and from this the East End Presoy.
terrain church finally emerged. After
wards it was used as meat marke4.
and at the time it was torn down e
was the tin shop"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

the institutions OF his government It
is his duty, now more than ever before,
to protect them from assault by dis
loyal. inimical individuals whose aim
is to destroy government and to
foment discord.
We are falling short Of loyalty il We
neglect any of the duties of the stay
home civilian. Our obligation to our
government is no less than is that Of
the man who wears khaki and crosses
seas at the call of duty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

should inspire the withdrawal OF one
candidate for the general good.
The people will be at no loss. in the
final election, in choosing senator
who will be the embodiment Of loyal
|Americanism; but it will be vastly bet
ter if all undesirable material shall be
eliminated at the outset and no doubt
left of the loyalty and patriotism Of the
selected candidates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

The bootle gger is doing his best to
give aid and comfort to the enemy
he is breaking the law, he is creating
a disregard and disrespect for the
law. and he is facilitating men ply
sically and mentally.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12
DO THEY KNOW IT.

DO the officials Of the Rock Island
and the Milwaukee know how much
booze they really are hauling? As
far as Ottumwa is concerned. the traf!
&c is intrastate. The presidents of
the roads should get something out
Of It. The Milwaukee officials might
order the vestibules Of the sleepers
made bigger. Six suitcases. a porter
and fat bootlegger more than fill up
the passageways Of even a c. M. & St
p. sleeper.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

It Is vitality important that the
United States build ships now as fast
as possible and keep right at it. The
nation with the most ships at the end
of the war win be in the best position
to dominate trade conditions and sch
goods to foreign countries. The Unit.
ed States now has its opportunity and
should not fail to take advantage Of
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

Maud Jonson sed, thawt you sd ~
woodent race a gerl, and Skinny -
Neither wood. Wich jest then Mabel
came back and sed she bet she coed
jump fertilizer than any fello In tho
crowd, and US fellows all looked ct har
long legs and sed we woodent do II on
account Of pulliteniss and then we got
up a game Of hare and hound by ou1-
selves.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

Now that the government is operat-
ing the railroads. it is going some
when the bootlegger uses the govern
ment's trains to violate the federal
liquor law.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

Give the children Is cents each
Monday with which to buy q thrift
stamp. BY getting that amount once
a week. they viii fee. that money is
hard to get and must be saved. You
are engaged in good work when you
are endeavoring to get people to buy
thrift stamps.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

Germany makes peace with an enc
my. That makes the former enemy
a friend. Then the friend has to sign
over to Germany large portion Of
its country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

found the parlof window open. tn9aet-
ed his right arm and removed . feW
triflfng articles. Now my clients arm
is not himself, and l fail to see how
you can punish him for an offense
committed only by one of his limbs"
THAT argument" said the Judge, sis
very wen put. Following 1t logically.
sentence the defendants arm to one
years imprisonment. He can accom-
pany It or not, just as he chooses"
The prisoner calmly unscreved hi
cork arm and, leaving it in tho dook,
walked out
Soon after certain judge at ths
supreme court of Rhode Island had
of the southern counties to sit for o
week. He was well satisfied With HIM
self.
Mary" he said to the Irish waitress
at the hotel where he was stopping.
you've been in this country how
long?"
1.-TWO years, SIR" she said
do you Ike it,"
"Sure, it's well enough" answered
Mary.
but, Mary, the Judge continued,
you have many privileges In this
country which you did not have In Ire
land. Now at home you would never
be in room with a justice Of the
supreme court and chatting familiaxiy
with him"
But, sure, sir said Mary, quite IN
earnest you'd never be a Judge at
home"
Il wouldn't drink out OF chat cup n
were you" said the little boy at tho
pump. That is Bessie's cup and she
has just been drinking out of It"
/ "Oh," said the gay young man from
the city, as he drained the sup. II
don't mind. I feel honored to drmc
out Of Bessie's cup. Who b she, yu~
sister"
mo, sin; my dog"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

The superlative decree OF bias
phemy is reached when the kaiser
speaks of the Creator.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

The only bad feature about Troz-
ky's resignation is that the people win
have to learn how to pronounce new
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

The kaiser says. 20, pshaw: what's
country more or less between
friends-and we're friends now"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12
DINNER STORIES

A clever young lawyer was defending
a man accused of HOUSEKEEPING.
your honor, submit that my c4ent
did not break into the houes at all He
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-12

mo, sin: my dog
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
CHANUKA FESTIVAL
BEGINS ITS REIGN
Centuries Old Jewish Celebration
to Be Widely Observed Here.

The Festival of Chanuka began last
night. observed by Jews in every part
OF the world. 1t is one of the great
est of Hebrew commemorations. and
ii will continue eight days.
The festival commentaries the de-
feat of the tyrannic force of Antio-
chus and his heather culture by the
Jews under Judas Maccabeus in the
year l65. The Temple in Palestine
was then renovated. cleansed of hea-
then statues. and was rededicated to
the One God. This Festival of Cha
nuka is marked by the lighting of
candles for eight days symbolizing
the happiness in a Just righteous
cause
The Jewish organizations throughout
the city will celebrate in their vari-
Gus places OF congregation both social
and religious.
The Adath Israel synagogue. at
Sixth and | streets. will give Cha
nuka entertainment and dance to-
Sether with an interesting musical
program. The Conquest of Palestine
by Gen. Allenby will be illustrated by
slides.
On Sunday the Zionist organizations
will celebrate Flag Day. the proceeds
of which will go to the national fund.
Thursday. December 5. the Young
Mems Hebrew Association will give
an entertainment and dance. preceded
by lecture on The Meaning of
Chanuka," by Rabbi Benz. l. Gross
man.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
CITY TO CELEBRATE
GREAT BRITAIN DAY"
Nation to Pay Tribute to War
Achievements Dec. 5.

Arrangements are being made for
Washington's participation in ma
tional celebration of Great Britain's
achievements in the war. on Sun
day, December s. Exercises are to
be held in more than 700 cities
throughout the country.
The Ma tional Committee of Pa
triotic Societies, the War Camp Com
munity Service and the Four Minute
Men are arranging the program.
which is to be given here in the
afternoon. The place will be an
nounced later.
1t is planned to have a member
of the Cabinet. deliver an address.
The British Minister will also speak
Resolutions are to be presented by
the Four Minute Men and greetings
for tn King of England and Lloyd
George will be read. A chorus of
200 voices will sing British songs.
The program will be concluded
with a series of tableaux represent
ing events in British history by the
War Camp Community Service. -
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
WILSON AIDS
SCHOOL CRISIS
Creates New Service Di-
vision and Asks Retired
Teachers to Register.

President Wilson has lent a hand
to relieve the shortage OF school
teachers He has written an open let
ter of appeal to those with expert
ence to again take up the work OF
educating the children of the nation.
Fifty thousand teachers places are
vacant, and 10000 persons are teach
ing this year who have never before
taught a class.
A new division to assist local offi-
GERS In finding teachers to meet the
emergency has been created by the
President. 1t will be established in
the Bureau of Education. where all
persons able and willing to teach are
urged by the President to register.
The new division is to be called the
School Board Service Division.
In his circular letter President Will
son says, in part:
Conditions arising from the war
have drawn great numbers OF teach
ers from the public schools. colleges
and universities. Unless their places
can be supplied by others whose edu-
cation and experience fit them for
teaching. but who for one reason or
another have recently withdrawn
from school work, the children and
youth of the country must suffer
irreparable loss.
TT is the patriotic duty Of all who
can temporarily return to the ranks
of teaching to offer their services
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
9ILLY'S SONG
CHEERS YANKS
Base Hospital Corners
Frightened by Voice
of Rodeheaver.

Brighten the Corner Where You
Are" has spread even to the base
hospitals in France. More than that.
the famous revival hymn Is being
sung by Homer Rodeheaver. Billy
Sundays song leader and helper, well
remembered in Washington, who Is
now serving in the entertainment de-
partment of the Y. NJ. c.. A. in France,
according to information just received
here.
In an old monastery in France
where for centuries monks made their
devotions. there is now an American
base hospital. Within the stone walls
of what was once the big refectory
lie hundreds of severely wounded
Americans awaiting. the slow proc
ess of recovery.
SCOT IL All Wrong"
: On a recent afternoon there was an
unusual stir at the arched doorway
and a group of men in Y. NJ. C. A.
uniform entered. to halt and halt
turn back as they saw that a man in
nearby bed was having the stump
of his recently amputated leg dress
ed
Il was going to sing" said Mr.,
Rodeheaver. but this is no time for
singing" .-
The man who was having his leg
dressed turned his head toward the
door.
You've got it all wrong. old scout -
he said. in a not very robust voice.
This is Just the time l need it"
a glance down the row. of beds
showed that there were others of the
same opinion. A piano was wheeled
irto the ward and in less than ten
minutes Howard +. Taylor. of Phila-
delphia, who used to play for Rode
HEAVIER years ago. was playing an ac-
compartment. The dressing Of the
leg went on, but otherwise there was
no movement in the long chamber.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
4 D. e. SCOUTS PASS
HONOR EXAMINATIONS
Awarded "a Merit Badges by
D. c. Court.

genty-four merit badges have been
q rded to local Boy Scouts by the
d - Court of Honor. in the Epiph-
sny Church. The badges were divided
cen the fourteen scouts who sue
q nlly passed the examinations.
5rnFy p Blair. Judge Milton Stras-
81 sr. DR.. Walter Merrill, Vernon
~ ~ and Frank J. Hogan composed
- court of honor which tested the
ecR9cs.
: 5flese who qualified for the merit
Fa4T s are;
Ssii Brudin. Troop 9. personal
health. public health, craftsmanship;
Charles n. Hall, Troop 80, fireman.
ship. pioneering: Carlton w. Meyer,
Troop 80. interpreting; Edward p.
r4awton. Troop /. Interpreting, dairy
ing. D. Werner Smythe. jr., Treop q.
fremanshiD. personal health, public
health: Willard Webb. Troop 9. per
sonal health. public health: Alfred De
= f7t, Troop IS, scholarship, fireman
! l.u J. 3. Knabel. Troop s., pioneer
Robert Lamb. Troop 20, civicS,
- ming. FIRST aiI: ]. W. Littel.
Tra1 p 81. camping; Randolph New
rI,e Tr0~N ~ cycling. scholarship:
A. Staats. Troop ;, personal
i.f.i- h.. pJDrtc health; Richard II.
~, lward. Troop >. cycling; NJ. w.
Toy. Troop >. public health.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
LABOR DEPARTMENT
REVAMP NOW BEGUN
Readjustment Committee Formed
with Louis F. Post as Chairman.

Plans are being worked out for
the reorganization of the Depart
ment of Labor from a war to a
peace basis. e. --
The first reorganization step was
taken yesterday when Secretary
Wilson appointed Louis F. Post, as
slstant secretary OF labor. chairman n
of an advisory committee, consist
ing of heads of the various branches
of the department, to work out de-
tails Of the readjustment.
All indications are that this de-
partment, which was tremend ously
expanded to meet the exigencies of
the war, will play a great part in
the reconstruction period and some
of the special war services now in
existence Will be capable of hand
ling various phases of the demob-
iliza ton problem. Already the u.
s. Employment Service and the War
Labor Board have begun to do. their
parts. .-.-.....
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
LAW CLASS ELECTS OFFICERS

The senior class of the Washington
College of Law at recent meeting
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, John ]. Deviny. of the District
of Columbia; vice president. Miss
Edith Mary Stewart. OF Colorado: Sec
retary, Earl T. Rsgan. of Iowa; treas
urer. Herbert w. Archer. of New
York; historian, Miss Preston Wo-
mack. OF Virginia.
John ]. Deviny is a native of the
District and educated here. He is a
former president of the Washington
Plate Printers Union. has been, for
five years, secretary of the National
Association OF Civil Service Employees,
and Is superintendent OF work at the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
Enemy Jewel Hoard
= To Go at Auction

Jewels valued at $4,000. which have
been taken over by A. Mitchell Pal
mer. alien property custodian; will
be put up at public auction on De-
cember 5. in the New York office of
the custodian. Only American citi-
zens may take part in the sale.
The jewels were appraised by Will
lam d. Perine, formerly proprietor of
a Fifth avenue jeweiry establishment
who regards his estimate of 100000 as
conservative. A pearl necklace of
fifty -four perfectly matched high rose
pearls is valued at $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
Belgian Relief Office
To Be Located Here

The headquarters Of the Commits
sion FOR Relief in Belgium will be
moved here December l from New
York. The action was decided on
because the activities of the COM
mission have become intimately as
ISOLATED with tho functions Of the
various government departments,
and there is need for centrqliZaiion.
The close connection of the work
of the commission with that of the
government departments here nat
uralIy came about when the decision
was made last June to have the
United States Food Administration
Grain Corporation exclusively man
age the commissions purchase Of
food and control its exports.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
LOVE FEST FOR CREEL
PLANNED FOR TONIGHT
Banquet to Be rendered Blue Pen
ell Man at the Washington.

George creel. chairman of the Com
mittee on Public Information. will be
the guest of honor at a banquet ten
dered by his friends at the Washing
ton this evening.
Secretary Daniels and Secretary
Baker will make addresses at the ban
quet on what Mr.. Creel has done for
the army and navy. Secretary Wilson
will talk on labor.
President Wilson and members OF
the Cabinet have been invited to at
tend.
Club. will be toastmsster.
A reception will be held at Z O'Clock
TO be followed by the dinner at s.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
AUTO COLLISION FATAL.

Calvin Moten. colored. II years old.
died yesterday at Freedman's Hospi-
tai from INJURIES received when he was
run over Wednesday night by an
automobile truck at Vermont avenue
and V street northwest Robert
Smallwood. 1914 Columbia street north
west. was operating the truck. Moten
was a resident of 221s Twelfth street
northwest
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
GENERAL FORECAST

The disturbance that was over Arkansas We'd
nesdsy night has moved to Lower Michigan with
Ereat increase in intensity attended by gen
eral and substantial rains over the entire Eastern
half Of the country. Over the Western half Of
the country there was precipitation of con-
sequence.
1t is warmer in the Atlantic States. the Low
er Lake Region. ard Texas, but elsewhere tenn.
peratIIres changed but little
There will Be rain today in New England and
the Middle Atlantic States rain turning to
snow in the Lower Lake Region, and snow in
the Upper Lake Region. continuing tomorrow in
the Lake Region and New England. In the
Ohio valley and the South the weather will be
fair today and tomorrow
II viii bs colder today in the Lake Region,
the Ohio Valley, and the South. and tonight OF
tomorrow in the Middle Atlantic States and
New England f.
storm warnings are displayed on the Great
Lakes. and on the Atlantic Coast from Norfolk
10 Eastport.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
LOCAL FORECAST

District Of Columbia: Rain this morning fol-
loved by clearing, colder at night Tomorrow,
fair; strong southwest to northwest winds.
Maryland. Fair. colder in west. rain in east
portion today followed by clearing. colder at
right. Tomorrow fair. except probably light
snow in the mountains; strong southwest TO
northwest winds
Virginia: Fair in west, clearing in east por-
tlon to-day, colder in west and south portions
and at night in northeast portion. Tomorrow
fair; fresh TO strong southwest to northwest
winds
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
MARY GUSTS LEES
MEMORY Is HONORED
Memorial to Precede conyention of
Confederacy Daughters.


Honoring Miss Mary Custis Lee.
daughter of Robert z. Lee, memorial
services will be held at the Con-
federate Memorial Hall on wednes-
day, December 4, before the opening
Of the annual convention Of the
United Daughters OF the Confede-
racy.
Miss Lee for many years had been
intimately connected with the or
ganization. She had been elected
honorary member of q great many
of the chapters and at the time of
her death was honorary president of
the Jefferson Davis Chapter of the
District of Columbia. Rev. DR.. Nc
Kim. of the Church of the Epiphany,
will deliver the address.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
LOCAL TEMPERATUREs.

Midnight 2; a. m, 20: q. m, =; 6 a.
NJ. 8; a. m, .; 10 a. m. 40; Is noon, Il;
?. NJ, IS; p. m, 10; y. m. 20; D. M,
IS: 10 ,. m. a. Highest. -; lowest. %.
Relative humidity-s a. m, 7s: 2 D. m, s.;
p. m, IS: rainfall 70 p. m. to p. M, as;
hours Of sunshine. 0; per cent Of possible sun
shine, O.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-29
DEPARTURES.

Accumulated excess Of temperature since jan
usry l. ISIS, l57; excess OF temperature since No
rember ]. 1918. "a; accumulated deficiency of
precipitation since January /. 1913. s3; de
hciency Of precipitation since November /, 1sIs
los
Temperature same date last year-Hishest, a;
lowest, D.