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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-07
FIRST NEW SNOW

The first snow of the season to generally cover the mountains fell during the night. extending almost half way down to the lowlands. With the sun shining on it this afternoon, the white hills present ed q refreshing sight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-07

Martin Mason is taking a trip on his honeymoon through Iowa, Colo, rado and California, his wife look ing after the farm and family.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-07
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
Now Bound North

Now Bound North Northwestern is scheduled to arrive here tomorrow morning. Jefferson is scheduled to arrive here tomorrow. Admiral Evans is scheduled to arrive here tomorrow. City of Seattle is scheduled to arrive here Thursday.
 Scheduled Sailings Admiral Watson is scheduled to leave Seattle tomorrow. Alaska is scheduled to leave Seattle Thursday.
 Southbound Sailings Jefferson is scheduled to sail southbound Thursday City of Seattle is scheduled to sail southbound on the 18th
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-07

If you have spare room, rent it-and devote the income to fur ther purchases of War Savings Stamps.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-07
MONDAYS GAME

Following is the Dox score of yes terday's game:
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-07

Read The Empire want ads.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
COUNCIL MEETS
THEN ADJOURWS

The city council met this morning
and then because Of the absence from
the city of Clerk w. W. Curtis, ad-
journed until morrow at 9 O'CLOCK.
Clerk Curtis is in Rockford at the
bedside of his son. Lieut. Dan Cur
tbs, who is i'll Of appendicitis and may
have to undergo an operation, With
out the clerk, however, the meeting
was unable to proceed, and the mayor
suggested that the regular weekly
powwow so over until the morning.
The motion carried.
After the adjournment the council
men held an informal discussion about
road construction, horse races and
everything else Of vital issue except
the coming primary and election. Nc
reference was made to the great ad
minisLrative changes confronting the
| city at this time
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
DRAFT BOARD TOLD
TO HOLD RECORDS
ADJUTANT GENERAL RECEIVES
INSTRUCTIONS TO COLLECT
DATA ON REGISTRATIONS.

The local exemption board has re
ceived a communication from Adju-
tant General Dicksons Office inform
ing them that no orders have been
received by the state for the sealing
or shipping of records, and until such
orders are received they will be he'd
in the office OF each local board. This
communication probably means it will
he an indefinite length Of time before
the local records are sealed.
All records in the office of the local
ready to seal for some time, and the
local officials are just awaiting official
orders to close their records.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
COLLECTS CLOTHES
FOR THE BELGlMS

Mrs J NJ Magatiin, who is in charge
of the committee to gather old APP
parel for the BeIgians, asked today
that all people Of the city collect their
old clothing and take their bundles
to one of the city schools, where they
will be taken charge of by the COM
mittee and sent to Belgium. The OF
tawans have not responded to this call
for clothing in the manner they
should.
Mrs. Magatfin is also to collect talk
ing machine records, sheet music or
musical instruments for the boys in
the reconstruction hospitals. The ap
peal for these instruments was made
several weeks ago through the State
Music Teachers Association to the
! Amateur Musical Club, but rs yet not
many people have contributed to the
collection.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
SECURES OPTIONS ON
SITE FOR GETAWAYS
PROPOSED YIN. c. A.
COMMITTEE WORKING QUIETLY
BUT IN A BUSINESSLlkE Way
$4,000 SAID TO BE AVAILABLE
FROM S. E. KING ESTATE.

Is Ottawas proposed Y. NJ, c, A
passing out Of the possibility class
into the realm of reality? Indications
point that such is the case. With lit
tie or no ado and going about theil
affairs in a quiet, businesslike way
promoters of the "" have made sev
eral noteworthy forward steps whicl
give rise to the belief there is some
thing tangible in store for Ottawa il
the way of suitable building in which
10 house its association.
Options have been obtained upon
two suitable pieces Of property. One
corner of Main and Court streets
The other is the vacant lot owned BY
the Boat Club Company and situated
on Main street just east Of the Stand
ard Oil Company's service station
The only stumbling block which may
prevent the purchase Of the Boat Clu!
/ lot is opposition from some of th'
/ clubs members This opposition j
not organized at this time to any for
midable extent. however, to block thu
sale, i is claimed
Plans for the building on whicheve
site is chosen for it have been pal
TALLY prepared by Architect John Nj
Hanifen and his aids. While only il
their sketch form, these plans show
structure that is substantial and lare
enough to meet every Ottawa need
including dormitories, gymnasium
reading lounging, meeting, billiar
and other rooms. No plans have bee
made for the installation of swim
ming poor or tank, this being col
Isidered impossible because of tn
shortage Of funds and the high COS
of installation.
Funds for the ~" are provided 10
in the will OF the late S. r. King, VIII
left $50, 900 with which to furnish th
city with Y. NJ c. A. About S42 00
is said to be available for this pu
pose. Twenty thousand dollars of
is set aside for an endowment FTOl
the remaining $22. 900 a site must |
purchased and building erected.
campaign for additional funds ha
long been under consideration an
may be attempted.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
BABY BANDITS WIN
OVER JUDGE; GIVEN
ANO Their CHANCE


There are six La Sale boys CRATE
fut that Judge Henry Mayo presid-
ed over their case instead OF someone
less inclined to be lenient and give
them another chance. They are Al
bert Pile, Joseph Gunia, John Ielin
and Edward Walter Because it was
Judge Mayo and not jurist more Sc
we're and eXacting in his decisions, al
Of the six are today Oh parole tC
kindly friends and relatives insteal
Of on their way to St Charles to
serve indefinite sentences as wards
Of the state
All of yesterday afternoon was con.
sumed by the kindly old jurist in
haring the charges against member
of the baby bandi, gang They wer,
arrested last Wednesday at La Sale
after they had been suspected OF
stealing zinc and copper from the
Bakewell Zinc Oxide Company The
thefts ran up high The copper alone
is reported to have approached the
quarter Of a ton mark, while the zinc
in weight paralleled if not exceeded
the amount of copper stolen.
After obtaining their plunder the
gang went to Sam and Hyman Han
dler and Ben Moline La Sale Junk
dealers to realize what cash they
could upon it. AS a result of thei1
buying the stuff the three junlme'
are held to the grand jury.
All of the evidence at yesterday at
ternoons trial pointed to the fac'
that the boys have not reached the
incorrigibility stage, and. while wet
upon the way, they are not Withor
hope Taking this matter into con
sideration the court decided to give
them another chance All of n,
parents were on hand and begged for
! judicial clemency. The aunt anC
uncle of one of them, his parent.
both being dead vouchsafed a goo,
word for him The ornhan was turn
ed over to his aunt and uncle with thu
promise they would look after hin
end keep him out Of mischief in tn.
! future.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
FALLS AND SUFFERS
FRACTURED ARM

Mrs. Mary McUermont, 1888 Phelps
street, fell while coming out ot her
front door yesterday afternoon, sus-
tanning a compound fracture of her
left arm Just below the elbow. Or.
II. c. Telford was called to attend her
and she was taken to Ryburn Hospi.
tai where her arm was set, and this
afternoon she was removed to heI
home where she is resting comfort
able.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
To Try Austrian Premier.
TWO LOCAL NURSES
PASS STATE TESTS
FOR REGISTRATION

Springfield, H., Feb. % Miss f.
Louise Jacks and Mrs. Henrietta Eu
rich, both of Ottawa, and Mrs. Mena
w. Ryon OF Streater successfully
Dassed the state examination for reg
istered nurses certificates held re.
Gently.
Miss Jacks is a graduate of the
Henrotin Hospital of Chicago and
Mrs. Zurich is graduate OF Ryburn
Memorial Hospital.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
BOY FALLS DOWN
STAIRS; ARM BROKEN

Philip Mccullough, aged 3 years,
the little son OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. o.
MucCllough. ZIG East Superior street,
fell doyn the basement stairs at his
home late yesterday afternoon break
ing one of the bones in his right arm
at the elbow and dislocating the other
one. The child was taken to Ryburn
Memorial Hospital and X-ray pictures
of the fracture were taken. This aft
ernoon he was again taken to the hos
pital. where DR.. p. j. Clune set the
broken bone.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
REPORT MISS GAY
AS RESTING EASY

Miss Isabel Gay, the nurse who ac-
cidentally swallowed bichloride of
mercury last Saturday, was resting
easy at late hour this afternoon at
Ryburn Memorial hospital, and stood
a good chance OF winning out in her
fight for life. Miss Gay is cheerful
and feels certain that she will recov-
er, although it will be impossible to
tell for twelve days whether the poi
son will prove fatal or not.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
Get License to Wed.

A marriage license was issued in
the county clers Office today for Mar
garet Pauline AnschiCks Of this city
and William Bryan of Freedom Miss
Anschicks is the daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. John Anschicks, who reside on
the north bluff.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
$3.50.

Nels Clark was locked up in the
county Jail last night on a charge of
drunkenness This morning he was
taken before Judge Koenig and fined
SO and costs.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
Taft Predicts More Wars.


St Louis Feb. 25.-ln addressing
nearly 1900 delegates assembled at
the mid-continent section of the Ma
tional Congress for a League of Ma.
lions former President Taft predicted
.he United States would be drawn into
great war if the covenants of per-
manent peace is refused and issued
challenge to those who have op-
posed the proposals OF league-
..7bo A,,ar;car naonia .houla tell
s.f,. President .la+ far United states
v,.has T., an..r taa is.ena d. nations
,nt ,a..ua ia .r..l4 .. s1., cove.
AMI Taft d,.rs.s1 ....rn.re. .ra
covenant rs decided Haaa al tse peace
conference. answered criticism which
have been made by Senators Reed,
poiudeyjer ANA Uorah. He predicted
that the next war, if ii came, would
! be as much more horrible IN its de-
structiyeness OF armies and people
and civilization as this one was more
| horrible than the last
pa,5. rah o. -Nolbing win he
dome with the draft Of tbe leaeue of
,,,i,,,g unt;l President Wfsop re-.
uros to pari. If can ba autborita.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
MIL SON To CARRY FIGHT DIRECT TO PEOPLE
WILL Seek POPULAR
ENDORSEMENT OF
LEAGUE OF nations

Washington Feb Is - President Wilson
the American people bef ore he sets sail on his re-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
TROOPS PUT IN CHARGE
OF SITUATION
AT GRATZ
EXTEND HUN STRIKE
WORKMEN'S COUNCIL CALLS A
GENERAL WALkOUT IN MIDDLE
GERMANY--BAVAR MINIS
TER AN Ex-kRUPP DIRECTOR.

Amsterdam, Feb. 25.-MarIlal law
has been proclaimed at Gratz, in Aus
tria-Hungary, as Il result Of riots, said
a dispatch from Vienna today.
Six Hundred Miners Entombed.
Amsterdam, Feb. 25-tSix hundred
miners were entombed by Spartacides
at Essen today when a mob attacked
the guard and destroyed the outlets.
The Spartacides have proclaimed a
general strike Throughout. the coal
fields In Rhinish Prussia and are at
tacking the government troops, and
the men who are attempting TO re
main at work
krupp Chief Leads Bavaria.
Berlin, Feb. 2j.--Dr MuehIon
former director Of Krupp's, has been
appointed premier and foreign secre-
tary in the new Bavarian government
formed by the workmen ard soldiers
council at Munich.
The worknlen and soldiers council
at Halle has called general strike
In middle Germany to compel the gov
ernment to recognize 1t. All the pot
ash mines have been closed and fac
tories and railroads, as water and
electric plants, are expected 10 close
Immediately,
Ludendorff Leaves Sweden.
Stockholm, Feb. 25.-General Lu-
dendorff, former first quartermastei
<, >eral of the Germany army, who
h. been living in southern Swedei
il tito while writing a book on the
W vs. left for Germany it was
ID oday
To Try Austrian Premier.
Zurich, Feb 25.-Former Premier
Weckerle of Hungary and other OIL
cials OF the old Hungarian regime, are
to be placed on trial in connection
with their war crimes, said dis
patch from Budapest today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
Optimistic Thought.

I regret often that I have spoken,
never that / have been silent.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
May Call Extra Session.

Washington, Feb. 25-President
Wilson has been advised by Senator
Martin of Virginia, majority leader
If the Senate, to call an extraordis
nary session of the siXty-sixth Con-
yress to meet shortly after March -.
Senator Martin took this action this
lfternoon when it became apparent
that the Senate will devote little time
during the five remaining days of the
session to consideration of appropria-
tion bills More than half Of the
regular supply bills are expected to
all
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25
w EAThER

Fair tonight and Wed
nesday; much colder. with
cold wave; lowest zero.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25

turn to Europe on March
5, it was formally an
nounced today.
II was said in circles close to the
President that he seems more deter
mined than ever to carry his fight
for endorsement of the league of ma
tions directly to the people and the
possibilities that he might forego an
appearance before congress was hint
ed at very broadly.
The belief was gaining strength
that if the opposition that has arisen
| n the senate has not cleared away
y the time he returns from his Sec
ond trip abroad he will make an ex-
tensive speaking tour including the
entire country.
The President today reiterated his
confidence that he expects the Amer
can people will rally with practical
unanimty to the support Of the
eague of nations.
This expectation was expressed by
| the President in a telegram to Theo-
| iore +. Burton OF New York, presi-
| dent of the league of nations union.
When the President arrived at the
White House this morning he found
the telegram from Mr.. Burton plead
ing the league of nations union to
Support of the league of nations and
welcomed the President as the "re-
cognized leader of the league of ma
| ions movement"
The President Immediately wrote a
reply personally and DISPATCHED IL
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25

Amsterdam, Feb. 2j.-Mariial law
has been proclaimed al Gratz, in Aus
tria- Hungary, as a result Of riots, said
a dispatch from Vienna today
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-25

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1880
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-07
IF thin and
NERVOUS, TRY
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like riaia uifro-Phaspba ate
Co Put on tirm. Healthy fi~.h
and to tser~asc strength.
Niger and Nerve force

when one stops 20 consider the
host OF thin people who are search
Ing continually for some IRE thod tg
which they may Increase their fiesh
10 normal Proportions by the fitltuK
out Of ugis hoiiow-. tho round n <
OF 81 protruding angles with the at
trndant bloom 81 health and attFae-
tivcnesH. "a IL no wonder that many
and varied suggestions along this
line appear from time 20 time In
public print.
While excessive thinness might b.
attributed 10 various and subtle
causes in different individuals. u -
a well known fact that the lack Of
phosphorus In the human system IL
very largely responsible for this
condition.
~ seems 20 be well established
may now be met by the use OF an or
ganic phosphate known thruout
Enkiinh-apeaking countries As Et-
ro-r.hoHphatr. The assimilation 81
thia phosphate BY the nerve tissue
soon produces welcome change Ia
our body and mind Nerve tension
disappears. vigor and strength re- =
place weakness and lack Of energy
and the whole body soon loses its
ugly bellows and abrupt angles. be-
coming developed In glow Of per-
feet health and beauty and the will
and strength 20 be up and doing.
CALTtON--Whtis Itttro-r'honphat9
10 unsurpassed for tho relief Of ner-
vouHnssn. general debility. etc. those
taking u who do not denire To put
on flesh should use extra care In
avoiding fat-producing foods.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-07
Wife Identifies
Husband Suicide

Identification OF the body OF the
man who cut his throat Sunday In
a room In the Main hotel. 1os Main
St. after registering as J. Olson. has
been made by tho mans wife.
The suicide In Edmond Williams.
S.. a carpenter living at iTes w soth
St Tho wife made n report at police
station regarding the DISAPPEARANCE
Of her husband. She was sent over
to the morsue by the police. and
there she found her husband She
said he had been suffering from
rnelancholia for some time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-07
ARMY RETAIL
STORE IS BUSY
Supplies on Hand Ample,
Says Captain

Crowds OF Seattle housewives lined
tho counters OF the now army retail
store az stacy At and East Marginal
Way ON It's second day Tuesday.
About $4,000 worth OF goods were
sold Monday. II was estimated by
Capt. r. J Ryan. superintendent in
charge OF sales distribution.
Many were disappointed at not be-
ing able 90 purchase army blankets
or hardware These goods have not
been received by the qunrtermaster.
but they win be put on sale immo.
diateiy on their arrival.
Goods are sold over the counter for
cash only. No deliveries are made.
but goods will be mailed 20 any
point In the states or Washington.
Montana and Northern Idaho. Prices
fixed include delivery charges OF
mail orders.
There he no danger ~ running
short 81 supplies" said Capt. Ryan.
Enough goods are IN sight to sup.
ply the store for the next two months
and possibly six
The army retail store is easily
reached by auto or by Alii or
Fauntieroy cars. getting off az the
Lander ST. sutioni
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-07
ri Saved"
There Is No He'll"

We today publish two letters
In the Spirits" forum that are
typical.
One Il from man who has
waded thru doubt aud distrust
10 the firm Rock Of Salvation"
and 10 him II n the most won
derful thing In the world.
The other ~ from one who can
see nothing Of hope or help In
the entire reach Of revealed"
writings.
These two men. the way they
feel. the way they think. what
they know" may typify most
Of us.
Editor The Star; left Indiana
university "A nkcptlc. From skeptieism
l passed To absolute hgnoaticism. |
decided the Bible was myth. along
with Santa Claus.
And this was my belief for ib
years.
-Four years ago / was passing a
lonesome sunday In n hotel and hap.
pened Ia start reading the Bible.
beginning at the gospel OF Matthew
To this time had read the Bible
but little. But had read many
works against it. As read the
gospels ! said,
III this book In true II II the most
important thing 10 mo In the world
IL Il trucT" And then. somehow.
began 10 say; God. II there Is a
God. show mo that this In your word
II Christ IL your son. show me that
lie Is. II you're the Divine Archl
tect of the universe. You are surely
able To show me, n mere mortal.
And then something seemed "a
ask; III ] do show you. will you
obey
That was a poser. a mighty hard
question 10 decide
In 40 pages couldn't tell all ths
valid reasons thought | had "a
prevent nay following 'sil the way.
feared l would Htnrvc II I follow
ed Christ would lose my joh.
would lose some very good friends
some useful. influential friends.
would lose all my pleasures. etc
etc.
Then read tho gospel OF Johr
and IL seemed that the weight % IN,
sins was 40 awful that l went dowr
on my knees. and setting my teeth
cried. II will" and then sud
denly was transformed into a new
man.
wish could explain. In .
moment was changed from az
emphatic lnfidci 10 a child OF God
There are no doubts any more.
simply KNOW Instead OF regret
ting the loss 81 friends and pleas
urcs abhor the thought OF any
thing that might diHpleaAs God.
I returned home. Joined the church
and since that day my one bis
thought and Joy has been my Bible
am not a preacher. am a prae
teal business man. n travelling man
and have been for years. Hut ] an
most happy In the knowledge that
am His child
when some poor man or woman
talks 10 me OF iarns or sciences ! fee
sorry for them. They refuse God,
laws because they prefer the othe,
way. The things of tho world iooi
better 10 them than the cross Of
Jesus Christ
A READER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-07
|. READER

Editor Tn. Star. Even the bible
does not teach Immortality. except In
the New Testament. n collection Of
writings written no doubt by Greeks
rshashing the fanciful deeds OF
Homer.
The Bible 20 me IL n book that
commands more horrible things than
the Huns ordered tn raylshed Bel.
GUM.
To me- reason Is the only guide.
and no theory In worth considering
unless u can stand alone. Why
bother about life hereafter and re.
fuse TO do good In this oncF
II there be a God. Ills best deed
was to give To man his reasoning
power. Reason IL the source OF all
knowiedge. II II responsible for every
human advance. for the discoveries
Of all things worth while. In tile
dark ages. when faith was supreme
reason was feeble flame. struggling
In the fog Of superstition and fear.
but today II triumphs over its
enemies.
Reason dares question Scripture
and dispute thcologians. Tho fires
OF persecution have cooled and rea.
son sweeps the earth OF ridiculous
tenets evolved by crazed fanatics.
The aim Of orothodoxy Is to stifle
this flame OF truth with fears OF hell
and flames.
when cowardly fear OF he'll and
selfish hope OF heaven no longer
holds the child OF nature. when super.
stition and theology have been dis
placed by reason and science. when
faith in n revcngeful God Is torn
down: when the child learns that vir-
ture Is It's own reward. when he Is
taught that TO be a good citizen Is
preferable TO being n saint In some
future lifc-then viii our great gov
eminent become all 1t has hoped to
become.
Then charity win mean what now
II but implies: brothcrly love will be
reality and patriotism supreme.
May the Stars and Stripes wave
over this beautiful land when
heaven and hell and ghosts are long
forgotten.
Respectfully. J. a. KURSToN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-07
SClATIC PAINS
QUICKLY RELIEVED
Keep SIoan's. the Worlds Linimenf.
handy to ailay aches

Thousands Of men and women.
when tho least little rheumatic
"crick" assails them. have sloan's
Eminent handy 60 knock Il out.
Popular n third Of century ago
far more popular today.
That's because IL Is 40 wonderfully
helpful in relieving all cxtcrnas aches
and pains--sciatica iumbago. 4 ural-
Eia. ovcr-strnlncd muscles. stiff
joints, weather exposure results. a
little is all that IL necessary. for u
soon penetrates without rubbing to
tho sore spot. Leaves no muss.
stained skin. clogxed pores. A bot.
tie today II n wise precaution. Keep
II handy.
All druRgists---35c. zoe. $40.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-07

tighten the dark fact OF death. for IL
tells us 10 deny the undoubted evi.
denco OF our physical senses and
force ourselves 20 believe that we
live again In some mysterious, I'M
known way.
Frail. tortured humanity Rraspn at
n belief In the hereafter as "A drown
Ing man granps az straw. IL has
nothing else and In It's extremity IL
wildly hopes 90 be saved from the
monster Death. GEO. ADAMS.
GEO. ADAMS.