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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT MODEL
LAUNDRY.

Miss Ninny Campbell, an employee of
the Model Laundry had one of her
hands caught in a mangIe Saturday and
several fingers were terribly mashed
However the doctors say no bones were
broken.
Only few weeks ago, Mrs. Lizzie
Nanz, a machine operator at the Model
caught one of her hands in her machine
and lost three fingers. She still suffers
agony from her injuries and may yet
lose her entire hand.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
THAT SPELLING BEE
Thoroughly Enjoyable Event Last Fri
day at Forest Avenue Building.

Owing to limited space in Saturday g
Ledger, only brief mention was made
Of the "Spelling Bee" at the Forest
Avenue School Building Friday evening
The talk by Mrs. Ross on the needs
of the Parent Teacher Association was
thoroughly enjoyed by all. Mrs. Che
nault was the winner Of the adult prize
The spelling was unusually good which
showed they had been using their spell
ing books. The association wishes to
thank the young ladies who so kindly
conducted the candy sale.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
MISS Rolf Is CHOSEN.

The faculty of Pennsylvania Univer
sity has elected Miss Elizabeth Rolf, OF
Mayslick, KY, to represent the grad
uating class at the commencement in
June OF the twenty-five students
twelve girls and thirteen boys who will
receive their A. B. degree in June, the
following were elected as the five hon
orary members who had general aver
age above ninety: Misses Julia Dale
Louise Donaldson, Mary Cooke, Eliza
beth Rolf and J. 4. HaZelrigg.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
FUNERAL OF @. S. LEACH TODAY.

The remains of Mr.. C. shultz Leach,
who died in New Orleans Saturday
morning, reached Maysville this morn
ing at 9;28 over the G. & o., and were
accompanied by his wife and their
children.
A large number Of Maysville rels'
tives and friends of deceased were at
the train to meet the remains which
were take direct to the Maysville Gem
etery for burial, Rev. Benn having
charge Of the brief service at the grave
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
ARMY MANEUVERS
Kentucky Militia to Join With -Four
other States.

Washington.-The militia division OF
the War Department, in arranging for
Spring maneuvers for various State
militia, has ordered that the militia OF
Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee and
Mississippi, constituting the Tenth di'
vision, will meet at some central point
for maneuvers, the point to be selected
by Gen. Evans, in charge of the di-
vision.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
John {. FITZGERALD
City Auditor Of Lexington Passes Away
After Heart Illness Since Last
September.
Sundays Lexington Herald.)

N'1uhudy A~SAihBNOh lAtAulusJ
After an illness since last September
for the last Ave weeks of which he was
forced to remain away from his duties
City Auditor John f. Fitzgerald, died
Saturday night at 8 o clock, at his home
431 North Limestone. Death was due
to angina pectoris.
Mr.. Fitzgerald was As years Of age,
was born in Mason County and never
married. He was the son of Johanna
G. and John G. Fitzgerald. The father
died some years ago. His mother is
among those who survive him.
He is survived by brother, w. G.
Fitzgerald, secretary of the Central
Construction Company, and three sisters
Misses Margaret, Katherine and
Josephine Fitzgerald, all of this city.
Mr.. Fitzgerald was a member of the
Y. NJ. l. Lodge and also of the Knights
Of Columbus. lie was an expert ac-
countant and considered one of the best
in the city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
COMMISSIONER NAMES RACING
DATES IN KENTUCKY.

Kentucky Racing Association, Lex.
ington - ~ days, from April "a to
May Z.
Churchill Downs, Louisville-l2 days
from May to May 20.
Douglas Park, Louisville-l3 days
from Nay 20 to June 8.
Latonia Jockey Club, Latonia-2a
days, from June 8 to July 4.
These dates represent total Of 81
racing days, and carries the racing sea
son through July 4.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
SPRING IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN
TODAY.

Today. March 23rd, is the regular
period when Spring is said to begin.
However, don't take 'em off, as
"Uncle" Job Washington, Maysville's
old weather prophet, says not to look
for Spring "until she comes.
Now just when may we expect "Gen-
tie Annie9'
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
NOTICE FROM BARRIERS UNION

On and after April lst all Union bar.
Der shops will close at s clock at night
except on Saturday night.
BARRIERS UNION NO. 703.
II. Cunningham, Pres.
W. E. Nash, Sec. 19-4t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

Mr. L. Gay Strobe of Lexington, son
of DR.. j. T. Strobe of this city, was
elected President of the Middle States
Ice Producers Association at the meet.
ing in Youngstown, Ohio.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
Historical war drama Gem today.

The man who is good only on Sundays
is going to shovel as much coal as the
rest of US when the embalmer gets
through with him.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
Special prepared paint SIPS per gal
lon at HENDRICKsoN's.

The Courier-Journal yesterday carried
an illustrated page write-up and beau
tiful full-length picture of Mrs. Cora
Wilson Stewart, Kentueky's foremost
woman
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
ANOTHER CARLOAD OF POULTRY

The f. l.. Manchester Produce Com
pany Saturday received a carload of
live poultry from Central Kentucky.
The fowls will be killed and dressed
here and shipped to the Pittsburgh
market.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
INVITES REMOVAL.

A petition signed by 500 Georgetown
Democrats has been sent to Congress
man Cantrill asking for the removal of
Postmaster Llewellyn Sinclair on the
ground that he does not stay at the
office.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

The present antitrust statute should
be retained intact, said former Presi-
dent Taft in a lecture in Minneapolis.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
J.T. KaCkley Go.

Three persons were burned to death
and two seriously injured in fire that
followed a gas explosion ut Ardmore
Okla.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

Robbers are said to have obtained
$4,000 after forcing open the vault of
a bank at Gallatin, Tenn.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

Mr.. Edward Schwartz is confined to
his homo in Forest avenue with a we'll
developed case Of measles.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
SNOW NO. 90 YESTERDAY.

Snow fell quite frequently Sunday.
But it did not stick. Much thanksl
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

Attorney General Garnett replied to
the open letters recently given out by
Justus Goebel.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

Fatalities in coal mines in the United
States in 1913 were 2,7S5, an increase of
425 over 1912
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

Plans for joint maneuvers Of the ma
tional guard and the regular army were
issued in Washington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
PHONE I4s.

BY the order of the project of the
Paris police undraped performances will
be prohibited at cafes and music and
dance halls
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23
LET UNCLE SAM
GIVE you THE FACTS

Government reports show the steady
outnut OF coal during the last lew
yesfs has made the dealers push for
wider markets, We are going to get
more Nade-your trade-by giving
You greater value for your money.
You will never get out Of debt unless
you buy " sely.
MAYSVILLE COAL co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

Deceased was buried Sunday in th.
Maysville Cemetery.
Mr.. Julius sharp, his brother Il en-
plOyed N the Ohio Valley Pulley Works
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-03-23

Choosing Suit or Coat here means owning garr
neighbor can't copy. charming assortment nov
your inspection-mak your selection early.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-01-26
When Washing Silk

Now that silk underwear is worn 9,
extensively, it behooves the owner 10
sec That 1t Is washed properly. When
washing white silk garments soan
should not be rubbed on them; and
pnre white soap rather than yellow.
should be used for the suds. Rinse
very thoroughly in cold water after
rubbing in lukewarm suds. Iron with
only a moderately warm iron, and
cover the sill with n piece Of muslin
so that the iron viii not come in con-
tact with the silk.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-01-26
Delicious Oysters

Cover large oysters with fine cracker
crumbs and wrap each in a Slice Of
bacon. held in place with wooden
toothpiek. Place the requisite nn,nbar
Of the pigs in blankets" in wire
basket and fry in deep fat Ike doneh.
nuts. Drain On brown paper, and serya
very hot.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-01-26
l4G2O Chinese Motif for Enbroidering

NTOOLrN garments that are care
w lessly washed, grow hard and
Shrink on Account of the interlacing of
the wool fibre. 1t has little projections
like, saW-teeth which catch on one an
oth6A \ lt'is therefore important to
Keep the material we'll stretched to
keep the fibre from becoming matted.
\ Washboard should not be used nor
slooit soap be rubbed on the garment.
Water both for rinsiug and washing.
should Dc warm, and the soap should
be- dissolved in it before the immersing
L.Les nLana.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-01-26

NULL sleeves. suggesting return of
L the bishop type are seen in many
ii the latest gowns and fancy waists:
and are likely To appear in the palmer
shirt waists for summer. There is an
c&travagunt use Of embroidery ON iilmy
garments, mingled with ruffles. frills
and laces. The model Of the separate
blouse shown below has beautiful de-
sien outlined with chenille.
Fichus are fashionable again. Some
are a part of the waist on which they
appear, while others are separate style
adjuncts TO be had among The latest
novelties in neckwcar departments.
Whether or not another vogue of
high stock collars will last over until
summer importers of exclusive STYLES
are showing variety of standing col
lars on lace and net accessories, and
evan thc linen stock with a,tulitover
and silk tie are offered f51s fhose who
will deny themselves for fashions sake.
the freedom OF The uncovered throat.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-01-26

81 APANESE and Chinese garden pedestals and
tttx@A hird cages of stone composition are much
/ @SH Sought after for the ornamentation of Aner-
W. an homes and gardens The heavier kinds
re .hoseu for outdoor places, while lighter
weight crlicas, such The antcrns shown ON this
a-' ARE used for porch lights in nails with suitable
setting Some are mounted like the entire lantern on
Japanese bronze standards Electric bulbs gloN diGl,
ON thH INSIDE. The middle standard light with round
shade rs ano,her artistic piece Of Oriental fnrishiny
In New lur, eurio shops where Oriental antiques
can be bought, round PEDESTAL base and lantern top
costs upwaIa Vi atty dollars.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-01-26

DARIS has kept black costumes we'll in tho foreground late
and satin has been Whether follows the last
word in this particular black silk usually
appeals to most afternoon rock, such
French wearing and that viii be particularly suit
able for early spring without the model in the lower
left hand corner of this tbous SSS and skirt 1850 The
latter is plain threepiece skirt with shaped band Introducing
the modish unc 1t is the easiest ideas repeat ap
picabe to many kinds of materials either silk woolen flow
cred bocaded bengane fancy buttons sash OF dull blue
velvet supply rich color The style Of blouse with deep
yoke extending below the belt either Side Of the the
newest effects which may be selected coming This
pattern may be had for ladies and misses.
The oden time hustle being revived subtle and leclcdY
attractive ways nstanced in the model No S0l The material
chiffon tafeta which has tho
puff illustrated The boufant effect produced by putting up
the MATERIAL and holding with band SASH In
shown here the sash is attached the belt either side
middle front Chiffon taea by the way having strong revival
and will be leading material for spring fancy
Patterns for all numbers shown this page Is
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-01-26

I'm THE large figure facing the
~ right Of this page (19Si) is Il
most artistic evening gown of japanese
chiffon. a fabric which hangs very grace
fully. 1t has cream ground. with the
design in dull brown and leaf green
tones and made over appie-green satin
messaline, the color scheme is fascinat-
Ing. Jet banding and a jet ornament
are effective though simple trimming.
The peasant overblouse is siashed on
the shoulder. This design is one which
may be adapted for variety Of ma
terials, and practical for the woman
who fashions her own evening dresses.
The tunic overdress, slightly draped
and raised in front like an Empire
gown, suggests way Of applying new
transparent material to a foundation
dress that may have done service be-
forei The fuller hip fashions require
larger quantity of material, and the
softer fabrics, such as chiffon cloth,
voiles, or satin charmeusc, or cotton
summer materials are chosen to carry
out the effects as they should be.
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
WEST V|RG|N|ANS
WORKING ON ROADS

Today is the second of the two Good
Roads Days" set apart for West Vir-
ginia by Governor Hatfield. AL able
bodied citizens are suspending business
to ply the pick and shovel in the in
terests OF better roads.
All public highways N the State
were worked yesterday. The National
Highways Association Of this city Il
peculiarly interested in the West Vir-
gtnia campaign for good roads. The
West Virginia Good Roads Association,
q part OF the Washington association,
Is instrumental IN starting the work
The work is expected to revolutionize
transportation along State roads. It has
been estimated that there are three
farms for each mile of roads in the
State and thirty-two people. Allowing
six horses and mules per mile II is
thought this force is ample in making
West Virginia roads suitable for traffic
Men in the State having teams are
placing them at the disposal of those
who have none. Leaders have been ap-
pointed In various communities and the
women ard girls as well as small boys
are helping to prepare food for the
workers. Automobile trucks are hauling
people to work and carrying supplies.
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
Hughes Loses Fight to
Protect Powder Firms

Senator Hughes of New Jersey, lost
put in an attempt to protect the inter-
ssts of the big powder companies
against Government manufacture In
connection with the naval bill
After a prolonged debate, an appro-
priation of $4,000 was authorized to in
crease the capacity of the plant al
Indian Head. Senator Hughes contend
I'd the amendment meant driving private
capital out of business. He also ad-
mitted he was seeking to protect pow
der companies in New Jersey.
The attitude Of Senator Hughes
caused much surprise in the Senate. 1t
ed to an attack on the Powder trust
Senator La Toilette charged that Gov
srnment specifications for manufacture
Of smokeless powder were used by an
American company in the manufacture
Of powder for sale to foreign powers.
The Washington times., 1914-05-29

Engraving and Printing and Mrs. Ralph'
the Misses Burleson, daughters OF the
Postmaster General: Mrs. Stoueroad, oil
Monterey, Cal, and Miss Hull. dauSh-
ter of former Congressman Hull.
Prizes were awarded to the following:
Charles T. Tansiil. DR.. William Turner.
c. II. Etz, joseph E. Ralph. Mrs. NJ.
w. Burr. DR.. John B. Parker. Fernando
Carpenter. Arthur A. Carpenter. n. ).
Doeling. A. A. Omsby. A. w. Beer. MISS
Carrie Harrison. z. H. Brunner, J. r.
Eastlack, G. w. Graft. DIR. r. w.
Frischkorn, Mr.. Midkifr. r. A. Bo!en'
Mrs. Eoerly. Franklin T. Howe. I: r.
Farrell, w. s. Ayres, Arthur ]. VIII
liams. Edward 7. Davis, Franciscan
Monastery. Arthur ]. Williams. Mrs: M.
B. Downing Miss Mary Rowan NC
Hugh, NJ. NJ. Mclean. DR.. A. Patton,
Mrs. NJ. B. Dowing. Frank o. Cole, 5.
D. Boss, Mrs. Bristuw Adams, C. r.
Wilson, Mrs. 8. S. Rider, John l..
Knopp.
Second premiums-Mrs. E. M Ed
monds. Mrs. c. A. Harbaugh, Mrs. Linz,
seq, Mrs. c. P. Judge, Mrs. FREQ
Barnes, c. W. Baldus. and Mrs. l.. u.
Sizert.
Third preniums-Mrs. Elizabeth Dan
iels. Mrs. s, w. Burgess. Mrs. L. =.
Hayes, Mrs. G. w. Ball, Mrs. d. ii.
Cheeseman, Z. R. Wilson, Mrs. Eberly,
Mrs, ]. E. Gates and Mrs. G. Il. Car
trell.
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
To Hape Pretty Hair

II your hair Is not as soft and pretty.
or as fresh and full as that Of some
friend. do as she does-give II daily at
tention. just the same care you would
give q plant to make IL healthy and
beautiful Luxuriant hair-soft, nuffy,
thick and lustrous-is really a mattel
Of care. II 1t IL too thin. make Il grow
II II Is too dry and brittle. soften 't up-
lubricate Il. II you have dardruR II is
because the scalp is too dry and fakes
OF. Freshen up the scalp and the
dandruff disappears..
Partisan Sage, an inexpensive tonic.
which you can get from any drug or
toilet counter. or from O'Donnelfs drug
store, Is just what you need-it softens
the scalp. nourishes the nair roots. I'M
mediately removes dandruff. and makes
the hair fiuffy. Iustrous. and abundant
One application Will stop itching head
and cleanse the hSir Of dust and ex-
cessive oil. Partisan Sage takes away
the dryness and brittieness, makes the
hair twice as abundant and beauties "
until Il is soft and lustrous.
BY the use Of this helpful tonic any
woman can easily make her hair soft.
fluffy and abundant. Pretty hair VIII
surely increase her charm and beauty.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
ROSE SHOW OPENS
AT BROOKLAND, D. c.

The third annual rose exhibit at
Brookland opened yesterday. Potted
roses were not exhibited. The various
stands were In receptacles. wherein
only cut roses were displayed. The
judges were DR.. Walter Van Fleet,
rosarian of the Department Of Agri-
culture; George w. Hess, superintendent
Of the Botanic Garden, and Mrs. Ed
win F. Sweet.
Several associations participate in the
exhibit the principle ones being the
Brookland Citizens Association, Rhode
Island Avenue Suburban Citizens AS
sociation. University Heights nnd Vicin-
ity Citizens Association, and the Brook
land Rose Society.
Among those present were Senator
and Mrs. Ashurst of New Mexico, AS
sistant Secretary of the Interior and
Mrs. Jones; Director OF the Bureau of
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
Device Enables Phone
Users to See Each Other

LONDON. May 2s.-Dr. A. NJ. Low.
lecturins to the Institute Of Automobile
Engineers, In London, demonstrated for
the first time in public q new apparatus
invented by him for seeing by cleo
tricity, where IL will be possible for
persons using the telephone to see each
other.
Properties of selenium cells and the
persistence Of vision are stated TO be
principles on which the apparatus de-
pends. 1t Is worked with q current OF
high frequency at about 5000 volts
pressure.
DR.. Low admitted that pictures made
by his apparatus were considerably
blurred, but added:
IT am certain the time will come when
people will be able to see themselves
BY wireless dare say I will be dead
by that time, but l am positive that In
time, say fifty years, people sitting In
a room In London will be able to witt
ness scenes taking place on the deck Of
steamer In mid-Atlantic."
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
FIRST PEACHES
PASS THROUGH CITY

The first carload of luscious Georgia
peaches passed through Washington
last night. at s:l2 o'clock. Passed
through. mind you, passed through!
And to make matters worse. officials Of
the Southern railway. who keen tabs on
things from year to year. declare that
there Is small probability of any of
these carloads Of peaches stopping in
Washington for practically a month.
Last year the first carload left At
lanta on May 81, bound for New York.
as last nights car was routed. The
books show that II was not until June
26 almost a month later. that Geor-
gia peaches arrived, consigned 20
Washington dealers.
Within a day or so. the Southern
railway will be handling from fifteen to
twenty peach trains a day, and ex-
perts estimate the probable crop this
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
Concert Held to Assist
ChoirBoys' Summer Camp

The fund for the maintenance Of the
st. Johns Church Choir Boys Camp
1t North Beach, Nd, is today swellcd
BY money added as a result Of the sue
,essful concert held at the Parish Hall.
Sixteenth and II streets northwest, last
aight
Outside talent assisted the choir bows
N their concert Those taking part
we're Miss Alice Maydwell, Miss Ruth
Bronson, Miss Ethel Keats, Miss Ethel
Garrett Johnston, Edwin Callow, Uamil-
:on Bell, Judson D. Cobb, Signoripa
Gina Bernucci, Henry H freeman,
George Jenvey-Abrams, Mr.. and Mrs
Paul Bloyden,
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
Senate Leaders Plan to
Force Early Tolls Vote

49, si1aIns n &c 60 t ~ a =
,orce an early vote on free tolls. The
purpose is to force continuous consid-
tration of the repeal bill. with night
Iessions, II necessary. Each day the
bill will be held before The Senate con-
Itantly after the morning hour. This
viii compel Senators to discuss the
measure all the time ii is pending.
Otherwise 1t will go TO a vote
While there is no filibuster against
;he bill, the Administration and the
Senators who follow the wishes of the
President are fearful lat the longer
HE delay the weaker becomes the cayse
II repeal, and hence they are anxious
o force vote as quickly as possible.
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
Little Children's Dresses, 44c

Wash Dresses of fine Eingham and percale in sizes
to years Large assortment of styles In plain col
checks and stripes Low neck and short sleeves
drop belt and shoulder.
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
New Slit Skirt Bathing
Costume Seen in England

LONDON, May 29.-The new slit skirt
bathing costume is attracting attention
1t English seaside resorts.
1t Is made to open V shape as much
rs possible in front and still lower at
he back, the skirts are longer than be-
!ore, which accentuates the display of
limb, and when fiesh-pink tights are
worn underneath the effect is fascinat-
ng.
The dainty materials employed in
making the skirts indicate that they
are intended for the beach rather than
Tor the sea
Plumpness of figure is fashionable this
year at the shore.
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
Electrocuted on Car.

Oscar Hinkle. colored. was electro
cuted last night when he got hold of
live wire while repairing a trolley rope
on the roof OF a car at Glen Echo last
night. Hinkle was twenty-nine years
old, and lived at S10s Prospect avenue
northwest
The Washington times., 1914-05-29
0ewey's Navigator Dead.

Bernard Scott, Admiral Dewey's navi-
gator on the Olympic at the battle OF
Manila, died in Lehigh avenue car OF
lDoplexy. He had been retired from
he service for ten years. He was
ifty-eight years old, and lived at 1872
North park avenue.
The Washington times., 1914-05-29

year at about 5000 carloads. The fruit
Is destined for New York. and the
trains only pause In the vicinity of
Washington, at the Potomac yards.
across the river on the virginia side.
long enough to reice the cars.