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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP.

Advocates of government ownership and opera
ton of railroads might learn something from the
situation in France In 1909 the French Govern
ment acquired the Western Railway, which, it has
since operated Some interesting figures as the re-
suit of five years of state operation are available.
In 1909 the railway operating deficit was $780,
000 The deficit has increased every year since
then. In 1913 it has increased to $17, 10000 The
total deficit for the five years is $65, 100000. To
this is to be added SAB advanced to capital
account by the state in the past five years This
is what state operation of railways has meant to the
taxpayers of France. What it has cost them in
bad service is a further question.
Counting the entire railway mileage of France, it
does not equal eighth that of the United States
There 100000 railway employees in this coun-
try. Our railway pay roll amounts to over 81 ,250
100000 year. In wages and maintenance our
railways disburse fully two and one half times as
much money as the Government of the United
States.
Our politicians are at least capable of doing as
badly as the French If the French experiment
shows such appalling results, would Government
operation of railways in the United States be any
thing more than continuous and exhausting raid
on the taxparer-Wall Street Journal
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
SURPRISING NAMES.

Three negroes arrested in Bourbon County re.
Gently and brought into court at Paris gave the
names of Lord God, George Washington and Carrie
DagO Some persons were amused and others were
shocked when the County Attorney said: "LOrd
God stand up and be sworn" Evidently the
strangely named trio must have put up a rather
convincing story as all of them were dismissed and
told to go on their way Perhaps the court is not a
believer in the Shakespearan saying to what s in
a name-State Journal
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
LITTLE THINGS.

We love little things; we hate little things; we
fear little things; our lives knit up with little
things from the time are born to the day we die
Little things live beside us on the earth, eat and
sleep with us, laugh and grumble with us, catch
the early train with u.s. make us miss it, irritate
and appease us-never leave us alone for minute
To be crushed by large misadventure is natural,
but to fall victim to series of petty misfortunes
iS humiliating. There are many who would prefer
TO break their necks once and for all by falling off
mountain, than to bruise their whole bodies and
dslocate their temper by the daily stumbling over
molehill. 1t is the little things that count-the
satisfaction of climbing Mount Olympus is a poor
sort of attainment if the and scores of pleas
ant details which wait upon success be absent
Atlantic Monthly
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
BILLY SUNDAYS STYLE.

"When started to preach friends got die
tionary and strung together lot o big words
that d keep Greek professor paw a-squeakn for
week-and my sermon didn't get over the plate.
/ famed"
(This is Billy Sunday, centerfelder of the
old Chicago White Stockings, but batting for
the Lord" explaining himself to an audience which
damned Carnegie Hall.
81 thought it over for a while, and then | said
oh, Lo-o-rd! I've had it doped out all wrong. The
devil s the guy I'm after, and I cant get him with
big words So loaded the old oratorieal gun with
rock salt, red pepper, ipecac acconia saltpeter
tacks, dynamite and barbed wire, and let fly
'And when let fly the devil took it on the rum
and-every time shoot that charge now he s lookin'
for a hole :"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

Fifty years ago the United States was giving
corporations millions of acres of the public domain
in order to induce them to build railroads into un-
developed sections. Now it is about to build rail
road itself in Alaska in order to keep corporations
from securing any undue share of the public do
main. Times have surely changed from the days
when land grants were the fashion to the modern
rage for conservation
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
For Sale
West End Property.

We have for sale fHRHE beautiful
residences In the West md on Second
street. These hsmss are modern
throughout. Each home n located on
large lots, running back to Third street.
The extension Of the street ear line, in
that section, aud the building Of an up
tS-dste apartment house In this end Of
town, I'm oE judgment Is Surs to slim.
ulats values Of real estate in that part
Of eur city. These hOmSs will be opened
for inspection, 10 prospective buyers at
any time. For particulars see US at
once.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
SINECURE.

ApropOs of rich wifs's desertion OF
a poor husband, George AIDE said at
the Chicago Athletic Club:
"The man without means, artist or
musician or what-nOt, who marries
rich girl earns his money. He's got
to stand around, or-biff--out he goes.
"A young magazine editor told me-
brilliantly the other day that he'd re
signed his job.
"'I'm going to marry he said, "a
girl with an independent income
No. warned him, what you re
going to marry is an income with an
independent girl'p
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
SAFETY FIRST" A SUCCESS.

The "safety-frst" campaign is at last bearing
fruit The death rate of 1911 in the metal mines of
this county 445, reduced to the 3O0-day basis
in 1912 it was 400. Figured the same basis,
the coal-mne rate for 1911 was 500 and for 1912,
1856. Substantial gains like these gratifying,
but how far we have yet to go before attaining the
figure of 15 to 2, which prevails in Australasia
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

An indication Of tho development of the wireless
telegraph is given in the statement that there are
now $50 wireless stations in the world open to the
public OF the mercantile vessels of the world over
1900 are provided with wireless apparatus, and on
the regular lanes of travel it is practically i'm
possible for vessel to get beyond the range OF
wireless communication
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

Coffin shaped poison tablets in coffin-shaped bot
ties is late design aimed to prevent avoidabe ac-
cidents in handling dangerous substances by the
drug clerk or in the medicine cabinet at home.
Sharp points protrude from the bottle, which may
also be coored a distinctive shade. In addition to
the word Poison side of each tablet a
skull and crossbOnes appear ON the reverse.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
LITTLE OLD NEW YORK TOO
TOUGH FOR BILLY SUNDAY

The New York cergymen need not throw any
fit over me-" was the comment of Rev Billy Sun
day, who was asked what he had to say to the crit
isism of himself and his methods, made at a meeting
ofNIethodst ministers in New York 8" was not even
considering going to New York to start cam
paign," he concluded, $50 they needn't bother
about me or my methods"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

Another Baltimore plank that will be found
shockingly Democratic" and untenable is the
one favoring single term for President Stick
pin there-St. Louis Globe Democrat
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

The Fort Thomas Regiment of 200
men started for the Mexican border yes.
terday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
MOUND CITY MAN
Wins NEW SUIT
GUESS CONTEST
Other Two Nearest Guesses Made by
Cairo Men-F1fty-nine Suits
Correct.

The guessing contest conducted b.
the Hlb Tailors closed last night
J. {. steel of Mound City won the
first prize and the second prize was
a tie between Judge W. 5. Dewey and
Osborn Emboden of us Thirty-siXtl
street. the contest was to guess the
neares. number of suits sold by the
Hub Tailors during their opening
week. The number OF suits sold was
fifty-nine. J. c. Steel guessed hitE-
nine, Judge w. S. Dewey IS and Os-
born Embodcn co. The prizes Wer
two suits of clothes for the first and
second prize. Manager Jack Dee
says that the two gentlemen tee
can either draw or he will allo"
them 80 each on new suit. To all
of those who were in the contest
will be sent a credit card OF $-,oV
good on any purchase Of suit Rad
at the Hub Tailors.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
Loved Home and Children.

Kingsley had an ideal home, and
was never happier than when play
ing with his children. He gave them
the best of everything the largest
aud suuniest rooms indoors and the
best part Of the garden as a play.
ground He was at his best--where
ordinary men so often fail-in the
home. The griefs of children made
sad. "A child mourning over a broken
toy he wrote, lis sight | cannot
bear
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
Too Much SULPHUR In Gas.

1t IL not the SCOT from gas fame
that backens ceilings and corrodes
metal. but the sulphur dioxide or tri-
nxide that is product OF the combus-
lion. II the gas contained little or no
sulphur, as it might if the companies
would spend little more money IN
purifying ii, our ceilings would remain
white and the silver on our sideboard
would not tarnish in few days
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
Tribute 10 the Scriptures.

II anything l have ever said or writ
ten deserves the feehlest encomiums
Of my fellow-countrymen. / have no
hesitation In declaring that for their
partially | am indebted. solely in
icbted, to tho daily and attentive pc
rusal of the sacred Scriptures, the
source of all true poetry and elo-
quence. as we'll as of all good Az all
Webster.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
Photo-Play Association
Box l58 WilkeS-Barre, Pa.
Euulnoctials.

The eeuinoctial or line storm Is pop
ularly supposed to happen when the
sun crosses the line IN March and Sep
TENDER, and is particularly expected
about September Il. A careful tabu-
lation OF the weather conditions OF
half century makes it clear that the
weather more frequently is clear at
that exact period. The idea was prob
ably given birth to by some great
storm which happened to fall at the
time of year when day and night are
Of about equal length.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22

I Is
II. Jervey. Lieut.. Cob of~the -rs's'
Corps OF Engineers. has served tht
following notice to masters and pill
OTIS on the Ohio river
Light marking distractions at
Dam No. 2s. Ohio. river will be dis.
played as noted as below.
During periods when the river ie
.IG fet and under lights will be main,
tained as follows:
For marking: the main channel
Two red lights side by side on top o;
the sand and gravel bin ON the up.
per outer wall cofferdam, Chic shor
and one red light on the upper, out.
er corner of the river cofferdam.
For marking the secondary chan
mel: One red and one white ligh
side BIZ side on the upper. inner cor
ner Of the cofferdam and one white
light on the West Virginia shore.
During periods when the river i,
above 16 feet.
For marking the main channel
Two red lights side by side on tor
of the sand and gravel bin on III,
upper guide wall cofferdam, Oh,
shore, and one red light suspehde'
from the skip box of the eablewa
over the downstream arm of the col
ferdaai near the corner adjacent t
the main channel.
The secondary channel will not b
marked.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
Danqers In Rare Heefsteak.

You may Ike your beefsteak rare.
out there is danger In eating any meat
not we'll cooked Measles In cows
cave boxed-up PARISHES in the bovine
hesh. You do not notice them with tho
naked eye, but they are there. and II
they are not killed by thorough cook
'ng they will cause tapeworms in the
digestive organization OF the human
system. md then follow associated dis
eases and discomforts.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
His symptom. .,rely Sinister.

Il am afraid CT Enshaw's mind II
weakening" regre fully commented
the Erratic Think ar. When ! in.
formed him a VII Dc ago that Hon.
Marvin Mooch is e, ! ustical, arrogant,
negligent, extrava s1nL incompetent,
visionary and total /, unfit for the OF
fee he holds, Ead OF remarking
with appropriate thuckles. But out
side of that he is all right. eh?' he
merely said. Il thtnk so, too" and
walked away. "--Ksaisas City Star.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
GnuArnment Wl,uld Teach.

The part failure OF certain tree crops
In Hungary, and a nertain amount Of
Indifference In this regard among the
growers in some di ptricts. have given
the Hungarian gov ernment concern
and caused 1t to In stitute at various
n,aces regular cours rs and lectures on
The subject OF fruit growing In gen.
eral, as well as sps Cial courses ano
lectures in regard! to the various
branches Of the ind 1stry.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
Noted Collections of Jewels.

The Rajah of Dholpur's collection
of pearls has been valued at $780,.
600. The Jam of Jamnagar, the Gaek
war OF Baroda, the Nawab of Rampuy
and the Sultan of Turkey are othe:
Oriental rulers whose collections OF
pearls have hoor Hcted Prince Ran.
iltshingi OF kathitwar conducts his
own pearl fisheries as well as making
collections % the beautiful gems,
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22

Bulwcr Lytton must have been
something OF an enfant terrible II we
may accept the testimony Of his grand
son, Lord Lytton. who has just deliv-
erred lecture In London. Lord Lyt,
ton said; At the ago Of nine this pre-
cocious reader OF books startled his
mother by saying: Pray, mamma, are
you not sometimes overcome with the
sense Of your own Identity? His
mother replied: 1T is high time you
went to school. Teddy"
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
WEATHER.

Illinois: CLOUDY Sunday probably
proceeded by snow in carly morning
Monday fair and sising temperature
Slight tolm0derate variable winds.
Missouri: Fair Sunday and Mon
day; rising tempera ture Monday.
Kentucky: Cloudy Sunday. Mon
day fair with rising temperature.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
BRITISH EMPIRE
CONFRONTED WITH
DYNAMIC CRISIS
Concluded from Page One.)

tary preparations on a grand scalI
are going on rapidly today. The gov
rushed company alter com
pany Of soldiers into tho Ulster coun-
ties and messengers of the Organiza-
ton lei by Sir Edward Carson dash
ed from town to town calling upon
the volunteer forces to prepare fer
immediate mobilization.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
RmlabIe Court Witness.

A Maori woman who gave evidence
at a Stratford, New Zealand, inquest
showed a degree Of amiability some
what rare in the witness box. When
she faced the jury, she made a remark
which, on being Interpreted, was
found to be wish that health. wealth
and prosperity might ever abide with
the jury individually and collectively.
After finishing her evidence she again
voiced the wish before leaving the
box.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
$500 in Six Mon hs

As 1t only requires few hours time TO
construct complete play. you can readily
see the immense possibilities in this WORK.
One man, who gave the idea a try out. writes
that he earned $500 IN six months. | is pos
sibie for an intelligent person to meet with
equal success.
one feature 81 ire business which should
appeal to everyone, ia that the work may
be done at home in spare time. No literary
ability is required and women haze as great
an opportunity as men. Ideas for plots are
constantly turning zap, and may be put in
sccnerlo form and sold for a &C cd price.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
Raised Brand New Point Of Law.

A man appeared at the courthouse
in Manhattan the other day and, not
finding the county attorney in, said
to the under sheriff; We'll. maybe you
can tell me what want to know. re
n man duns Won for r debt on Snnday,
isn't the debt paid ?"-kansas City
Star.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
Inaenue Outspoken.

Yes" said the naughty actor. Il be-
gan my career as Legree in an Uncle
Toms troupe" oh" replied the in.
gcnue, who had been permitted by him
20 ray for her owr luncheon. II
thought YOU might have been one of
the chunks of ice."-Chicago Record
Herald.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
WRITE STORIES FOR
MOVING PICTURE PLAYS
New. Spare time Profession for Men and
Women-0ne Man Makes $3.50 in
Six Months.

Owing to the large number of new picture
theatres which are being opened throughout
the country, there is offered to the mon aud
women to-day new prof sson, namely
that OF writing moving picture plays. Pre-
ducefs are paying from - to $50 for each
scenario accepted, upon which they can
build photo play.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
Very kSpropoa.

Grandma SEE: II sometimes think
tibet A dashboard would be a good
uresent fer some 'timmin tibet spend
their time doin' ,sollin' exercises
Washington Times.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
Particulars Seat FREE

Complete particulars of this most interest
ing and profitable profession may be had
FREE OF CHARGE by sending post card
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
S25 DIAMOND RING

Given away free on repairing at
Shop 200 Eighth street Adv 2-2S I'm
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
news OF TBERIvnS


Stage of river 27.9 a fall OF :.
during the proceeding "a hours.
Stage of river, March 81, 1913
36.s feet.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-03-22
River Forecast.

River Forecast.
The Ohio from the mouth Of TIL
Wabash to Cairo. will continue abou'
stationary during the next day OF
two, then begin to rise.
The Tennessee. from below Decatur
to above the mouth. will becom'
about tationary within the next twt
or three days.
The Mississippi. from below st
Louis to above Cairo. will chang
but little for the next day or two, z
slight fall being probable.
H. ST. LlkDLEi,
y l, Local Forecaster.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-23
STAMFORD

Rev E.. c. Carpenter of the Metfo- dist church. united in marriage this af- ternoon, Miss Mabel A. Rogers. daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Rogers to Ernest Wilcox, of stratford, at the home of the brides parents.
 Miss Rogers has been head bookkeep- Ter at the Newton J. Reed store in the Center.
 Mir Wilcox is a prominent member Of the Okenuck tribe of Red Men and has held different offices in the tribe. Both Miss Rogers and Mir. Wilcox were born in Stratfords educated in the public and the high schools of this town and have large circle of friends who wish them every happiness in their married life.
 Miss Bessie Philips of North Main street. has returned to Stratford after a two weeks visit out of town.
 Miss Mabel Tooley, a student at the girls college, Middlebury. Vt, was vis- iting some of her former friends yes- terday.
 MT. and Mrs. Nathan E. Middle brooks, west Broad street, had as their guest their ndnaughter. Miss Irene Hurd. of 90 Lindley street, Bridge port.
 Rev. M. oeconnor, pastor of St. James R. c. church. attended the sol- emn requiem mass of the late Rev. Charles AfcElroy of Bridgeport, this morning, sat St. sAugustine,s church.
 Miss Porter of New York was a re- cent visitor with Mrs. N. P Hines.
 There will be special meeting of the board Of finance Wednesday evening, at 8 p. nl., to consider the reIoca ating of trolley tracks on Shelton road from Paradise Green to Columbus FarTns,
 Miss Ruby. a graduate of the Con necticut Froebei Normal school has accepted a position at Greenfield Hill.
 
 John Marsik of Hollister Heights, was arrafgned before Justice Policy last evening for breach of peace and abusive language. He was discharged after the justice has given him some sound advice.
 Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock the seniors of High school will hold their class day exercises. The class history will be read by Marie Baker, class by Vincent Sexton and class will by Tillie Assum. If the weather Is pleasant, the exercises will be held on the school lawn, If not, they will be held in the High school hall,
 The seniors of the local High school dining room on Wednesday night NFr Kelsey, the principal; MT. Kutcf1er and the faculty will be present.
 Mrs. Ernest H. Reed has returned home after undergoing treatment at pr. Wright's private hospital.
 The Stratford M. B. ball team played against the shelton M. E. team satur- day.
 This evening the Sewing circle of Evening Star Rebekah lodge, will hold a miscellaneous whist in Oddd Fellows hall. A large crowd is expected to be present.
 Miss Marie Bailey of Bridgeport spent Sunday with friends here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-23
BANKERS PRIMARY ON FEDERAL BANK
 DIRECTORS CLOSED

Washington, June 2S=voting for nominees to directorships in the twelve new federal reserve banks was concluded yesterday. The organization committee was showered with belated ballots from the various member banks and it will be several days be- fore it will be able to supply lists of nominees to electors.
 A statement was issued some time ago that June 22 would be the last day the committee would serve nomi- nations.
 A list of the men placed in nomi- nation for the direct torships will be supplied to the properly accredited electors and they will indicate to the organization committee their choice for class A and class B directors. There will be three class A and three Gim@M B directors for each federal reserve bank. The three class c directors of each bank will be selected by the fed- era1 reserve board after it's organiza- tien.
 It has been made clear by the or Eanizat1on committee that absolute secrecy would be thrown about the ballots of electors. This assurances WAS given to prevent any group of financial men from dominating the banks or their sections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-23
Lesson Tn Printing
 For Photo Amateurs

TAs r. M e. Ph6 t6hra5 hfc Art club ~zIl hold It's regular fDt-weelxfy meet ina at the association building tonight ait 8 o'clock Following a short busi- nean session there will be a demon traNion of printing. All members are requested to bring negatives from which prints will be made. This club was formed to stimulate interest in photography among amateurs, and to that ends It's 7neH4befs plan to have something both interesting and i'm atrmnt1ve mt every meeting.
 To amy man or young man interest ed fin phOtography this club offers tae amateur a clearing house for all his dtnacu1Edes. Here he may bring his nuastaons to Be answered and may en- ter into the discussions. and profit by the demonstrations Membership in the club im open to any member of the ansoefn4a1n- Visitors are always well come.