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Licking Valley courier., 1915-10-21
FROM REPORT OF KENTUCKY
TAX COMMISSION, 1909.

"There Rre two reasons why the
general property tax has failed in
operation. First, because under mod
ern conditions It cannot be enforced
effectively. Secondly, because Of a
more or less conscious recognition Of
the fact that strict enforcement would
result in still greater injustice than
now prevails"
"The attempt to tax all property at
a uniform standard of valuation and
at the same rate, regardless Of its spe.
cial characteristics, earning power or
the benefits derived, from the expendi
lures Of government, violates the pri
mary rules of just taxation and oflends
the natural sense Of Justice"
Licking Valley courier., 1915-10-21

Proper Feeding Will Aid In Sup
pressing Outbreaks Of Hog Cholera
In Kentucky This Fall.
1t has been observed that an
increase in the number of out
breaks of hog cholera occurs dur
ing the latter part of August or
the first part of September and
that the outbreaks increase in
numbers and virulence until the
latter part of October or Novem-
ber, when the disease gradually
declines. Predictions are that
this year will be no exception.
The rise in the number Of out
breaks and the increase in
virulency of the disease is prob
ably due not so much to the
season as to the fact that in
fection is spread by the extensive
shipments of hogs for feeding
purposes. and most important,
hogs are turned into feed lots to
receive a one sided ration of new
corn.
The occurrence Of cholera is
dependent solely upon the hogs
becoming infected with the
specific cholera microorganism.
Practically all hogs are suscepti-
BILE to the disease when fed
balanced rations, but when i'm
properly fed and allowed to be-
come infested with parasites the
chance of controlling cholera on
exposure is greatly lessened. At
this time new corn is beginning
to be fed, and care must be exer-
cised or indigestion will result,
thus lessening the vitality Of the
animals, and if exposed to
cholera infection, death may fol-
low. New corn should be fed
spf rim ely at first and the amount
gradually increased. Never
start by feeding it exclusively.
Should an outbreak of cholera
occur, Immediately isolate and
quarantine the sick hogs. Notify
your neighbors so that they may
stay away from your hog lots and
thus prevent spread of the in
fection. Get anti-hog cholera
serum and inoculate all healthy
hogs. Kill the sick hogs and
burn the carcasses. No treat
ment can be relied upon to save
one visibly sick. Thoroughly
clean all pens and yards. Burn
the rubbish from the hog lots, to
afeEd the hi. asHiieAt "A l5y
to destroy the infection. Disin-
feet with any of the coal tar dips
the inside of the hog houses anC
all troughs used for feeding,
Scatter lime about the hog house:
and feed lots. Sanitation is the
greatest factor in controlling anC
preventing cholera, and i
practiced by all hog raisers will
do much to prevent the ravage'
of cholera during the fall months
Special bulletins on the contro
of cholera will be sent to al
members of anti-hog choler;
clubs in the State from time t.
time. The control of hog choler;
in every community rests entire
ly with the farmers. A friendl,
cooperation in employing sanitar.
measures is essential.
H. X. WRIGHT.
Veterinary Dept. Experimen
Station, Lexington, KY.
Licking Valley courier., 1915-10-21
CANDIDATES. ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce
PERRY HENRY,
OF Liberty Road, as candidate for Jailer
JoNlorgan county, subject to the action Of
the democratic primary, August 1917.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19

tinai settlement of the Mexican aues.
The disintegration OF the villa fac.
ton ton however has lessened fears Of Of.
nclals from this source.
Carranza agents In Washington were
1ubilant today over the action OF the
Pan-American conferees In deciding &c
meet In Washington October 2 for the
purpose of announcing q decision as to
conferred.
formally. Elisio Arredondo. Carranza
agent In Washington, was confident. as
he said he had been from the first. that
Carranza will be recognized and tat
peace in Mexico will certainly follow.
Mr.. Arredondo has denied to the state
Department that Carranza troops were
In any way connected with the attacks
upon General Funston's force or the
Mexican border. Official reports to the
Var Department. specifically charge
Carranzistas with responsibility for the
border raids.
The lessened .ersion at the War De-
partment today. however. was an indi-
cation Of a feeling that in the light Of
the contemplated recognition Of Car.
rama an end to border fighting in
once
The official text of tho statement Is
the close Of their conference in New
York yesterday. In which recognition
Of some Mexican faction was promised.
reached the State Department today.
believing that the agreement therein
outline to grant recognition to the Mex
lean faction which. within the next
three weeks. proves to have the ma
protect the lives and property Of ma
tionals ard foreigners in Mexico" will.
at least temporarily. solve the Mexican
situation.
On ou s,dos - u,, .ar,,tt.s %aa.v
that Carranza will almost certainly be
the provisional president recognized by
the United States and the pan-American
Diplomats. The three weeks Intervening
before the final meeting Of the corferees
will be a period Of trial for Carranza
and his recognition. II is admitted, Will
depend upon the extension Of his au-
thority and the prospects Of its stability
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
Officials Concerned
By Report of Villa
Movement on Border

War Department officials today ex-
pressed the deepest concern over dis
patches to The Times from FL Paso. re-
porting large movement Of villa
troops to Juarez, although no official
confirmation OF the report was re-
ceived from General Funston, COM
manding tho border forces.
Fears were expressed that Villa ie
planning a last stand on the Texas bor-
der against Obregon's advancing forces
In a cunning move To delay Carranza' q
recognition by precipitating a new bor-
der crisis.
The Villa agency was without con-
firmation OF the report. though the
troop movement incident was nSnimized
there as merely q move on Villas part
to strengthen his Juarez garrison.
II villa plans to stage his last ditch
fight with the Carranzistas on the
Texas border. officials admitted today
that he could not have selected a point
better designed to trouble the United
States than at Huarez. opposiR Ell Paso,
and the scene Of much Cooss-border
firing In the early days OF the reVolu-
ton.
II Obregon's forces are drawn north
to Juarez and villa elects to make a
last stand there the city OF Ell Paso
will be placed In the greatest GAngeI
and the CarranIa forces will be In a
position where they cannot fre on VII.
las troops without danger that theil
shots will cross the border.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19

creeping red edges Of fire were crawling
toward him: Esther grasped at his
s" hs task snd ksnyas hsa
Joined their efforts with hers. and. to-
gether. they dragged the unconscious
man from the ruins. Peter Hun came
We've sent for doctor" he added,
with a glance at the waxlike face OF
Il am DOCTOR" said Durand. who
millionaire. IN take care of Mr..
Powell"
1t was no idle boast OF Duran's.
though he did not happen to have by
prove it. His skill had been marked in
his profession, especially in surgery.
But he had debased his great talents.
and mixed in several scandals. he had
been forced to fly from New York.
Paris. and Vienna. For a while he
smuggled illicit drugs. and then aban-
doned this for tine desperate profe ssion
of international gem crook. Arthur was
badly injured. But Durand had sur
missed that his patients youth and
to stand a hurried journey to Los An
geles. A daring scheme already was
forming In Durand's mind. Arthur.
crushed and helpless. was wholly at his
mercy. When Esther came to herself
she was In the cottage Of Kansas EN-
and Arthur had been carried back to
Los Angeles. A few days later she
parted with the dance hall virago, who
had become sentimentally fond Of her
When first the woman's fingers. grasp
ing The Diamond From the Sky. had
touched a secret spring in the locket.
folded paper dropped out. On 1t
Esthers dying mother had written a
prayer for her baby girl.
Marmaduke Smythe. next day, twenty
miles from Mammoth, hid The Diamond
From the Sky under a stone by an oak
tree.
Here it was found by two little sisters
playing rnodses rhoIse and clasPed about the
his dance hall. Huff watched the dig
gers in the debris with a keen glance
which never wavered. But tireless ex-
cavations failed to bring to light the
him for the destruction of his property.
At last, from one Of the workmen Hun
got hold of rumor that the whisKer-
ed Englshman had gone off with a dia-
mond upon his person. Huff felt a gam
bler's bunch" He procured a cheap
| roadster car and set out to track down
Marmaduke. He found the lawyer and
| compelled him at the point of gun
to lead him to the stone under the oak
gone. On their way back to Mammoth
HUFF and his men passed Tood!es in the
road. The diamond. forgotten by the
scampering child in pain. the result OF
| the sting or bee, lay on the bodrd OF
| Il beehive.
| In Los Angeles. the newspapers made
much OF the dramatic first homecomine
! OF John Powell. The papers spoke
| teel'nSly of the skill and untiring at.
| tt,i-on of the eminent physician, Dr.
| Durand. and of the care given the
| young magnate by favorite cousin
from Virginia, Blair Stanley. who would
take complete charge Of Mr.. Powell's s
affairs. No one could be admitted ia
Mr.. Powelrs bedside. except Or. Du-
rand. and the nurse in charge, Miss
Marston.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
(Synopsis of Preceding Chapters.)

A feud exists between Colonel Stanley
and Judge Stanley. wealthy Virginians.
over The Diamond From the Sky"
Jewel found centuries ago in fallen
meteor. To deceive his cousin. Colonel
Stanley buys gypsy baby boy. put the
and Colonel Stanley's daughter. Esther.
Blair Stanley. the judges son. murders
Dr.. Lee to steal the diamond. Arthur.
the coloners son uhe gypsy chanselins,
fights a duel with Blair. seizes the jewel
and fees Blair manages to steal It and
gives II to Vivian Marston. an adventur-
Blair Stanley. but the ceremony Is inter
rupted by Detective Blake and Abe Bloom.
the gambler who represents the syndicate
which seeks the return Of the great brill
liant.
Blair escapes after worsting Bloom and
Blake and fees with Vivian Marston.
Luke Lowell, falling In his ambition to
become chief of the gipsy band. ruled by
nagar. incites a mob Of tramps to attack
the nomads. Quaooa. the organ grinder.
from vantage point high on the noun
slide which demolishes the caravan.
Arthur Stanley overhears plot to hold
up the train on which Blair Stanley 10.
In trying to foil the bandits. he himself
Realizing Esther Is an heiress Mrs.
Stanley schemes to make her marry Blair.
Prosecuted by mother and son the poor
girl determines to seek Arthur Luke
Lowell, wandering In the desert, comes
upon the diamond he is bitten by a snake
and Is rescued by Arthur. whom he
threatens. Arthur gives him blank notes
from the express company loot to silence
him.
Luke recovers. gets the diamond and
goes to California. He fights another
man In an open boat In the Pacific. Both
fall overheard. the diamond goes to the
bottom. Arthur. In the meantime invests
the train robbers loot in oil wells and
makes a fortune.
Vivian sees and recognizes Arthur and
notifies Blair. who hastens his plans to
compel Esther to marry him. Esther es-
capes from him with the help of Ouabba
and Detective Blake.
Esther Qua bba and Blair all 60 to Cali
fornia by separate routes seeking Arthur
Blair meets up with Lowell. Quabba hooks
fsh which has the Diamond from the
Sky In It's mouth. Blair and Luke find
Esther and Quabba WHO escape their cap
tors and take refuge In a mine. Vivian
goes sailing the day Arthur tries out his
yacht. She steers her boat in the pa tn
way of the yacht and Is run down. Ar
thur rescues Vivian and she begins a
Irritation with him. Esther and Quabba
eude Luke and Blair by setting off
blast in a mine where they take refuge.
Esther and Quabba meet Marmaduke
Smythe, an English lawyer. who is also
searching for Arthur. They learn an in
thurs yacht where she hnds Blair and
jumps overheard. Quabba was waiting
with a boat and rescued Esther. To-
gether they hurried to the shore, made
their way to the mine again. In a sa-
loon a party of roughs started fight.
one OF whom seized the Diamond from the
Sky. Just then Arthur arrived.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
Carranzista Charges
That Americans Fired
On Mexicans DiSproved

BROWNSVILLE. Sept. 1s.-An in
vestigatiop by American military au-
thorities into the recent battle be-
tween American soldiers and Mexi-
cans, in which one Of the latter was
probably fatally wounded. has COM
plstely exonerated Lieut.. L. n. Glass.
Of Troop c. Third Cavalry. who was
CHARGED with melting the trouble.
Claims of Carranzista officials at
Matamoras were absolutely disproved.
the Investigators establishing beyond
question that the Americans werc
fred upon first and made counter
attack in self-defense.
Mexicans Ask Aid.
Much significance is attached to the
appeal from the Mexican settlement
at San Jose to Colonel Bullard. in
charge Of the troops here. for protec-
ton from bandits. This is the first
time that Mexicans have appealed
for aid from the soldiers and the IN
cident emphasizes the dread in which
the outlaw Mexicans backing tAe
Texas revolution" are held. even by
their own countrymen. Colonel Ful-
lard sent a detachment to San Jose
Col. 4. p. Rocksom. commanding
the cavalry in this district. has 1ust
completed a personal inquiry into the
Donna battle. fought nifty miles west
OF here.
killed on the Mexican side. while 1t is
probable that three more whose
bodies. seen on the river bank yester,
day. were killed at the same time.
First reports said seventeen were
killed. Colonel Blocksom's official re.
port Of the fight will state that the
firing In this case was started ,oy
Mexicans They are alleged to have
fired at two American troopers who
went unarmed to the river for a drink
Tried to Swim River.
1t was reported that a Mexican at.
| tempted to swim the Rio Grande neal
Santa Maria. thirty miles from here
last night. American troopers warn
ed him to go back. He gave no nee
They fred and the man disappeared ir
the water
Carranzista officials still deny thai
Mexican soldiers fred across the
river here. Reports circulated a.
Matamoros say American soldier'
fred on children playing along th'
river. This Is believed to have beer
done to incite Mexicans to join the
Texas revolution"
Unknown Mexicans cut the telephon'
wires being strung by soIolers IRON
! Donna to the river. distance or 81,
miles. A section of wire twenty zee
long was carried away and loun'
able to locate the party. wires Wsr'
cut three different times while sol
diers were reporting battle on th'
river to officers In Donna.
Guards have placed electric iight
along the river to prevent trouble iron
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
GARRISON TO BACK
DAPRAY At N, A. {,
Executive Committee of Institu.
ton viii Hold Special Meet
ing in Baltimore.
Continued from First Page.)

make full explanation Of the difficulties
between DR.. Patterson and himself.
executive committee today. who asked
that his name be withheld. that the
split at the agricultural college may re-
suit in charges being filed against some
among the students. This member said
he had learned on reliable authority
that some of the undermembers Of the
faculty, who are not In accord with
school. had gone SO far as to attempt to
inspire revolt among certain students
In the hope that It would result In
Major Dapray's recall. 1t was stated
rumors that general strike or walkout
among the students might occur ns
a demonstration against Major 'Dapray.
According to those familiar with the
situation. the trouble is over differences
Of opinion between Major Dapray and
members Of the faculty over the extent
Of the military training that should be
R1ven at the school.
Too Much Militarism.
Major Dapray. according to his
friends. has insisted that the military
feature be carried out according to the
letter Of the law as laid down by Con-
gress in appropriating money to help
support the institution. Some members
Of the faculty it was stated believed
there was too much militarism and not
enough agriculture.
MY support of Major Dapray is not
from personal standpoint" said Mr..
Wells today. 1T is because he has
proved himself good officer. is recog-
nized by the War Department as a man
Of special ability along the particular
line of work in which he Is engaged.
and because he has insisted in carry
ing out the law as regards military in
struction at the college. We accept
money from Congress to help run the
school. Therefore 1t is nv belief that
we should use that money just exactly
as Congress dictates. I do not believe
In taking any liberties with the law as
laid down by Congress.
Governor Goldsborough has assured
me of his support of Major Dapray. and
I for one feel confident that as a result
Of Tuesdays meeting the whole
board will have an opportunity to pass
on the matter at the October meeting q"
At the college today DR.. Patterson said
that everything was running
smoothly" and should Major Dapray
not be relieved he would take It
philosophcally."
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
OFFICIALS LOOK FOR
MEXICO PEACE SOON
Pan.Americans' Decision TO
Recognize Some Faction
Within Three Weeks.

Peace in interior Mexico and on the
border were confidently predicted by
Washington officials today as a result
Of the decision reached by Secretary
Lansing and the Pan-Amer1can con-
ferees to extend recognition within
three weeks to the Mexican faction
worthy Of such trust.
For the first time since TIE assass, ma
ton Of Madero there was q strong tii:-
dercurrent Of feeling in official WASH
ington that the crisis In the Mexican
u. tjor has passed.
It 10 accepted without question that
the Carranza faction will be the one
upon whom recognition will be con-
ferred. As a consequence OF this the
United States Government expects Car
ranza to bring an end to the conditions
Of banditry on the border.
The only fear expressed by State and
War Department officials today was
that villa and his allied generals. by
way Of reprisal for the contemplated
action OF the United States and its
Latin-American allies in supporting
Carranza. will haraos Americans and
other foreigners in the portions Of
northern Mexico under his control.
Because the Government fears this
eventuality. orders given 10 American
consuls and American citizens to leave
Villa territory will be exercised before
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
Here's the Latest
Against Germany
Now Comes Fertile Minded Cor
respondent With Report That
Kaiser's Officers Aid Carranza.

NEW YORK. Sept. ia new develop
ment in the A B. C. situation regarding
the settlement Of Mexican affairs came
to light here TODAY when dispatches
from Vera Cruz revealed a strong Ger
man element in the CarranZa army.
Many German officers are in his army
and have taken a Conspicuous part in
his military operations. 1t is not known
whether Germny has helped to purcha Sc
munitions. but It is believed Carranza
would not have much trouble in nego-
tiating a fairly large loan with the Ger
mans should other resources fail
When General Carranza told the for
eign consuls that they could not approach
him on Diplomatic business but that spe-
cial ENJOYS must be appointed by their
governments for such business he made
one exception of the German consul.
AS a result Of the meeting of the
Pan-American conference. this country,
Argentina. Chile. Bolivia, Uruguay
and Guatemala will next month decide
which faction in Mexico Is to receive
official recognition.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
VILLA MASSES TROOPS
ON BORDERO OF TEXAS
Texas Fear Plot to Force U. S.
to Intervene and Defeat
Carranza's Ends.
Continued from First Page.)

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hua, Juarez would be the natural
point for mobilixing them frst. as the
only railroad from chihuahua City to
western chihuahua 10 through Juarez
at present. The railroad line extend
ing directly west from Chihuahue has
been destroyed for several months.
Uneasiness Felt.
There Is uneasiness In American
circles today. however. lest the troop
movement be for the purpose Of in
volving the United States in some
difficulty. For several days the
American military authorities have
been trying to get more American
troops. particularly artillery. for El
Paso,
Gen. Felipe Angeles and Miguel Diaz
leonardo are expected to leave here
tonight fog Washington to Join Gen.
Manuel Chao and Gen. Rogue Con-
zales Cara as Villa representatives
before the Washington officials ana
the Pan-American delegates. They
claim to represent the conventional
list party" OF Mexico. but all that 10
left Of the party so far as they are
concerned IL villa and the remnant
OF his army. The Zapata faction has
long since broken with the Villa fac
tion and the two are now as widely
separated as the Carranza and the
villa factions.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
Capital Woman Goes to
Wed Fiance Who Is III

When Miss Marjorie Nesbit. OF the
Cairo Apartments, learned that her
oancee. Lieut.. Fenelon Cannon. u. s.
A.. was seriously Ill at Fort Morgan.
Following an operation for appendicitis.
she boarded an express for Mobile. and
became the bride OF the srmy officer
at his sick bed. Details Of the wedding
today reached Washington. where the
bride and her sister. Miss F1na Nesbit.
who was present at the wedding, are
both we'll known.
hurriedly several days ago, ostensibly
on a pleasure trip which would keep
them away for several days. Neither
gave the slightest inkling OF their real
mission.
The Rev. J. T. Scott, rector OF Grace
Episcopal Church. Of Mobile. performed
Southern Infirmary. Lieut.. T. III.
Scott. u. 8. A., was best man.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
SUMMER WEATHER
!. IS HOPE OF CIRCUS
Regardless, However, Of Condi-
tions, Shows win Be Pre-.
: sented Here Sept. 1928.

Advance arrangements are being
made with the Weather Bureau to
provide Washington with summer
weather on September ~ and 2s. the
days Of the visit to the District Of the
Carl Hagenbeck- Wallace shows
Plenty of sunshine Is one Of the ne
cessities. the circus men declare. but
In the event that only a little sun
shine is offered. the shows will not be
interrupted, as the great tented city
Of the visitor will be proof against
any Of the other elements.
The 1915 program Of the Hagenbeck-
Wallace show apounds with new fea-
lures. and all that will be needed from
q washington standpoint Is fair weather
and the performers will do the rast
The expositions will be given on the
. circus grounds at Fifteenth and H
streets northeast.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
Funerals
William Ryan.

Funeral services for William Ryan,
veteran clerk of the Quartermaster
Corps, U. S. A. who died at his resi-
dence. 2l31 I street northwest, Thurs
day. will be held at St. Stephens s
Catholic Church tomorrow morning.
High mass of requiem will be cele-
brated by Father Fraley. The fol-
lowing members of Plate Printers
Local Union. No. 2. will be honorary
pallbearers: John J. Deviny, John
W. Koontz. Michael ]. Flaherty, Will
liam ]. McKenna, Chris Lehmkuhl.
and William Mcclure.