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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23

Work on Limestone bridge is pro-
crossing nicely and with good weather
the bridge will be opened to traffic by
the last of the week
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23

Mr.. William Furlong has returned
TO his home in Duluth, Mimi, after
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Furlong. of Fifth street
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Third
Street M. Z. Church will meet at the
Church Wednesday afternoon at $50
o'clock
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23
ANewC. 80. Train

The New York Special o. Railway Through Seepers
New York
First Cincinnati Sunday May 2Sth and every day
thereafter Maysvle 55 reaching New York the
following morning at 500.
cool through wonderful New River GOrges
and the Alephanes W. W. wIKOFF, Agent
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23

Called meeting of Maysville Council
No. 1877 X. of G. this evening at 1880
o'clock. w. T. CUMMINGS, G. K,
JNO. McAULIFFE. Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23

Mrs. Ernest Truitt of Concord was
the guest of relatives here Monday en-
route to Cincinnati for a short visit.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23

Quite a number from this city at
tended the Christian Church Conven-
ton at the Mill Greek Church yester-
day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23

Try want ad in The Ledger's clas-
sified column II will bring results.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23

Mr. Houston Hall is attending the
Shoots" al Lexington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23

Colonel Hensley c. Hawkins of
Mayslick left Monday afternoon for
where he will conduct
several lot sales.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs Elwood Dawson of
Fifth street returned home Monday af-
ter a short visit to Cincinnati
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-05-23

The Woman's Missionary Society Of
the First NJ. f. Church, South, will
meet Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock at tho church
New Britain herald., 1916-10-11
HAVING an % % @ @ ] % % DEPEND ON

tary Of this committee for the past
seven years IS a bout to sever his con-
nectlCn Herewith, and whereas, dur
ing this period he has performed his
duties in a most thorough, able and
conscientious manner, therefore, re-
solved, that in his retirement this
committee loses a most efficient mem
ber and that. in behalf of the people,
we extend sincere thanks for his val.
liable services. Resolved, that a copy
Of this resolution be placed upon the
minutes Of this body as evidence OF
our appreciation of g good and faith
full servant.
Mr. bows, the supervisor, reported
IN unusually good attendance at all
the schools and is highly pleased with
the able and efficient corps Of teach
eFS.
The new room that was recently
fitted UP at the KCnsington Grammar
school was reported to be in COM
plete running order and adds much
to the usefulness Of this handsome
structure. After the reading Of the
numerous bills for the supplies for
the coming year. the meeting was ad-
jOurred.
Burt>ick Improved.
Lewis Burdick, who was thrown
from his motorcycle on the Beach
Swamp road yesterday afternoon was
resting very comfortably at his home
this morning Mr.. Burdick was well
shaken up and cut about the legs and
several stitches had to be taken.
Kensington Congregational Church.
Through an error in last evenings
paper the meeting of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Kensin;ton Congrega
tional church was called for Wednes-
day in the church parlors instead Of
Thursday.
The meeting in the Blue Hills dis
trict will be held at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jason NJ. Taylor.
The literary committee of the
Mems Lyceum has made arrange
ments for the first two debates CT the
New Britain herald., 1916-10-11

season and the first win be held at
the Methodist church on Monday eve
ming October %. The question for
debate is: "Resolved: That congress
was justified in passing the so-called
Adamson Bill relating to railroads
and their employees The disput-
ants are: Affirmative, Joseph Wilson
and ORC Edgerly; negative, Thomas
Emerson and Harold AspinwaH
The second debate will take place
at the Congregational church on Mon
day evening, November 10. The ques-
ton to be debated is: "Resolved:
That a system of compulsory univer-
sal military training should be adopt
, cd by the United States" The dis
putants on the affirmative side are
George Beckett and C. Fred Johnson;
for the negative, Arthur L. Moffatt
and John Shorey.
Republican Caucus.
: The republican caucus will be held
on Friday evening of this week and
from the present outlook Charles M.
Jarvis willy be the man selected.
Hunting Popular.
From present indications the hunt
! ing season is in full swing and there
oil dIly NUMBER ABOUT the nGldS and
woods looking for members of the
feathered flock Albert Hall of Ken
sin 3ton took out license this morn
ing and already the town clerk has
, issued 81. So far no one has been
! found who has made any great show.
| ing of game.
Notes.
! The Savings bank will be closed to-
/ morrow as Columbus Day is a legal
! holiday.
James j. Fitzsin1ons went to
| Bridgeport today where he will he
best man at the wedding of Edward
! S. Bagley of Hartford and Miss
Elizabeth Flanagan of Bridgeport.
| Arthur Elton is on trip to Boston
| Mrs George B. Anderson and son
| are visiting Mrs. w. H. Stone in Mid
dletown.
The regular meeting Of the K. Of
2. society of East Berlin will be
held this evening.
William Cobey and wife of the
Philippine Islands are visiting tho
formers mother at Beckley.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-11
Plain Tailored and Fur
Trimmed Suits for
Women and Misses
From $22.5O TO $1OO
Established 1882.


fashionable
in a
fore every ndiv figure and
We carrya of
in all
to
Towels which
all
in 19c
md the argeb at
New Britain herald., 1916-10-11
Valuable Free Souvenirs Given tn all
Patrons at 10th Anniversary Sale,
Wise. Smith & Co

JUST nineteen years ago Wise, Smith
& co. started in a modest way, and
at each succeeding year inaugurated
an anniversary sale giving valuable
free souvenirs with every purchase Of
one dollar or over. This custom has
teen stea dfastly maintained, each
year bringing to lucky purchasers
gifts of more and more intrinsic value.
until the Anniversary Sale at Wise,
smith & Co. has become an event
awaited by their large throng of eager
customers. Big bargains can b.
found on evory door, and visitors are
cordially invited to call and start
right in at the basement, making a
stop at every one of their nine big
floors of merchandise. There is
always something new, and with the
present high cost of living it behooves
every housekeeper, man and child to
see the immense bargains to be had
in the biggest department store Of
necticut.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-11

Hotel Clarendon yesterday morning
and as p consequence a game supper
was enioved by some of the en-
o1o17ae last evening. The partridge
crashed against a window and break
ing through a pane, dropped TO '.io
floor much to the anlazement OF the
porter who was working in the Gale
at the time The bird was badly III
iured and the chef ended its suffer-
ings by wringing its neck.
Hunters report that partridge seems
to be unusually plentiful in the WooHS
in this, section this year and TO SUD-
stantiate their staten ents they nave
brought home some good LOOKING
birds.
Tonergan to Speak Here.
The democratic town committee is
making arrangements for a rally to
be held here on October 10 when
AUGUSTINE Lonergan of Hartford Will
make an appearance in the interests
of his candidacy for the seat In
congress- now occupied by z. Davis
Oakley who is again to oppose him
at the coming election.
The democrats intend to make
special effort to get good vote for
Lonergan in Plainville and at their
invitation the candidate agreed to
come here to deliver an address dur
ing the campaign.
Don't Like Burden.
Members of the board of selectmen
do not appear to be very enthusiastic
New Britain herald., 1916-10-11

over some of the burdens placed on
their shoulders by the voters at the
town meetings Monday evening.
The failure of the meeting to make
New Britain herald., 1916-10-11
M()LUNPHY H(NORED
BY SCHOOL BOARD
Is Again Chosen President At
Annual Meeting
REGRET OVER WOODRUFF

KensingtOn Congregational Church
+ Republican Caucus Friday and
Jarvis Chances Look Good.
The Berlin school committee held
o meeting in the Town hall last even
ing with all the members in attend
ance with the exception of Mr.. Web
ster who was elected at the last cleo
ton. This was the regular annual
meeting of the committee and the
election of officers for the ensuing
year was the first business called be-
fore the members. The following
officers were elected.
President-J. T. Molumphy.
Vice Presidents. M. Cowles.
Treasurer-F. N. Bacon.
IN Secretary-Frank p. Day.
n All the members were unanimous
4 in their expression of regret at the
u retirement of Mr.. Woodruff and the
following resolution was adopted:
u Whereas, Arthur L. Woodruff, after
81 an incum bency of the Office of secre-
New Britain herald., 1916-10-11

some arrangement for policing the
streets disturbs the selectmeS to
CONTINUED On Ninth Page).
New Britain herald., 1916-10-11
STYLE BREEZES IN OUR BOYS DEPT. ARE
BLOWING TO YOUR ADVANTAGE.

make a
play
dignity of
Clohes of Culture
urstore and for tn w.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-11
LAST CHANCE TO SECURE
REAL BIG MAGAZINE

On January l, the regular
mail subscription price of the
Designer" will be $1.00 a
year but during the month of
October we will accept sub
scriptions at a very special
price.
IL consecutive numbers of the
Designer" will be delivered
to you at our Pattern depart
ment with copy of the current
issue of the Standard Quarterly,
which will contain certifi-
cate good for any Standard Pat
tern free.
ALL FOR sec
For this small amount you
receive a whole year of enter
tanning reading, a whole year of
up-tO-the-min fashions; a
whole year of instructive, help
full household suggestions; the
Standard Quarterly illustrating
over five hundred styles, and
any Standard Pattern.
MERCERIZED CLOTHS
Special values in mercerized
cloths, all sizes, SKA, 8x10 and
8x12, at prices ranging from
soc to $3.50 each.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-11
Our STYLES In Autumn Millinery
Brine Us Enthusiastic Praise

that our Hats are the prett
in
thanwe shown
best and artists III
wonder that showing the
veryh hands and town?
a show O
of
make themv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
Innocent Little Lunch
Box Causes Near Panic
in Rockville Line Car

A near-panic occurred yesterday
afternoon in northbound Rockville
car which had passed outside the city
limits. when loud sputtering and
cracking of sparks and flames COM
pletely filled the front end of the car
and sent the passengers rushing i'm a
frightened dash to the rear. The car
was filled with smoke, but the scare
lasted only a minute.
The cause of all the excitement was
an innocent little lunchboX, contain
ing, among other things, a luscious
bit of cake. This fact was ascer-
tanned after the confusion had died
down by the discovery of a charred
piece of that delicacy resting upon
the floor. The motoEman had thought
lessly picked up the box, while the
car was moving at a smooth pace.
and placed it on the ledge in front of
him. The tin made a connection be-
tween the switch and the control. ef-
fecting a short circuit The box was
not strong enough to stand the force
of the current flowing through il,
and thus the trouble was caused.
After few burning lunch cloths.
brooms, etc, had been extinguished
the car continued on its way.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
NO MORE TEARS
WILL COPS SHED
OVER "TOOTSIES''
Neither Need They Fume and
Fret at Bunions Long Ago
Over-ripe
FOOTEASE FROM MEALS
New Mayor Appoints DR.. Lawr-
ence as Official Chiropo-
dist of Force
7OOTEASE FROM MEALS

No more need Harrisburg's police
men worry about their title tootsies!
No more must they fume, ouch! and
fret, whimper and weep. as they
hobble o'er their wearisome beats be-
cause of murderous bunions soul
piercing corns and the anything but
benevolent callous spots that seem to
serve no other purpose than to harass
the life of their long suffering pos
SCISSOR.
Yea, even the treacherous ingrown
toenail will no longer cause the stout
men of the force to attempt the i'm
possible feat of touching their feet
with their billy singers.
For now all the ills that the cop
per's feet is heir to are as nothing
And wherefore? Here you are!
DIR. j. Is. Lawrence, 2Ol Market
street. this morning was appointed
official chiropodist for the Harris
burg police force by Mayor Ezra
>. Meals.
Mayor Meals explained his graciou.
act this morning to a corn-stricker
reporter thus: I'm tired seeing a lor
of hobbling cops in this burg. From
now on every officer with sore feet will
have them promptly treated"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
When Does Barber
Really Violate Old
Sunday Blue Laws ?

Is the barber who shaves a patron
on Sunday guilty of violating the old
Sunday blue laws" of 1894? Alderman
George A. Hoverter says he is.
Is the barber who doesn't work with
razor and Strop. but spends a goodly
portion OF his Sabbath hunting up evil
dence of Sunday violations, equally
guilty? Alderman L. j. Hilton says he
is.
Charles Williams. proprietor of the
fender in the first instance. Thrice he
paid 81 fine and costs. His informers
were. John Atticks, j. +. O'Donnell and
l.. F.. Wagner
Saturday afternoon the trio were
hailed before Alderman Hilton on the
same charge-they had worked on
charged. alderman Hilton Aned each
81 and costs. NOW the three will appeal
to court
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
Continued on Page 81
Digging in 6O-FOOt Snow
Pile For Persons Killed
When Slide Hits Train
BY Associated Press

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 24.-Three
hundred men, working under the di-
rection of officials of the Great North
ern railroad, continue digging to-day
in the huge pile of snow and debris
which marks the spot where an avail
anche Saturday wrecked two cars of
the westbound Cascade Limited train.
The men are seeking the bodies of
Mrs. Fern Wallace and her baby, of
Lyons. Wash. Ralph Patterman, of
Wenatchee Wash, and an unidenti-
fled passenger, who were lost when
the cars were destroyed, causing the
death of eight passengers
Other gangs of men. assisted by ro-
tary snow plows are striving to clear
away the slides which block a part of
the Great Northern's transcontinental
line. The snow in some places is piled
sixty feet deep
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
GREAT ENGLISH Z
PORT OF DOVER
Is BOMBARDED
German Plane Drops Bombs
on City Through Which Main
Line of CommunicationRuns
DISARM MONTENEGRINS
Teutons Progressing Along All
Fronts in Balkans; French
Attack MonaStir

Dover, the great English channel
port, through which the main line of
communication between Great Britain
and France runs, was raided by
German naval aeroplane Saturday
night, the German admiralty ANNOUNCE
ed to-day. This raid is the one an
nounced from London yesterday as
having been made on "the east coast
of Kent
The German statement reports that
bombs were dropped from the machine
on the station, barracks and docks OF
Dover. The British account gave the
casualties in this air raid as one killed
and six wounded. London later re-
ported a second attack in the same
locality by two aeroplanes. No men,
ton of this is made in to-day's an
nouncement from Berlin.
Accounts of aerial activities vir-
(COntinucd On Pare ny
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
Committeeman Forecast Rea-
sonable Concessions to Sc
cure Harmony
INFORMAL CONFERENCES
Many Quiet Meetings Held; No
Temporary Chairman
Is Elected
BY associated Press

Chicago, Jan. "a. - Republican
leaders. members of the national COM
mittee subcommittee on convention
arrangements, met here to-day and
discussed plans for the party conven-
tion which is set for June in the
Chicago Coliseum.
Though empowered by the National
CCmmttee'to select a temporary chair
man for the national gathering the
committee members here declared
that no such step would be taken at
this meeting.
The subcommitteemen went into
executive session, Fred Upham, chair
man of the Chicago convention COM
mittee: Julius Floto, architect and c.
r. Hawley, manager of the building
met with them. Informal conferences
of committeeman preceded the eXecu-
tive session and there appeared to be
a general disposition 60 forecast that
all reasonable concessions would be
made to assure harmony in the ranks
of the party which was divided after
the 1912 convention.
None of the committeeman would
say that the harmony plans would eN-
tend to the nomination of Colonel
Roosevelt as the Republican standard
bearer and none of the committee
would permit himself to be quoted as
saying that such nomination should
not be made.
Franklin Murphy. of New Jersey
was one of those most hopeful of har-
mony.
II find there is a great disposition
to bring about harmony, If the pro-
gressives are not nasty" he said. Il
think the convention will be able to
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
Four Great Unions Vote to
Demand After March l an
S-Hour Day or 100 Miles
Instead of 1O-Hour Day
Leaders Do Not Expect to
Get This
OPPOSE ARBITRATION
IF IT BE PROPOSED
Believe That in Presidential
Year the National Admin
istration Will Not Dare
Oppose Them; Roads Will
Appeal to Public

A simultaneous strike on every
steam railroad of the United States
tying UP more than 100000 miles OF
rack, and paralyzing the nations
freight and passenger business is the
plan of leaders of the four great ma
tional railroad unions. should de-
mands to be presented TO the rail.
roads after March i be refused.
A detailed discussion of the de-
mands will he held in this city next
Sunday at joint meeting of two OF
the largest brotherhoods-the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers and
the Broth erhood of Locomotive En-
ginemen and Firemen. At least 150C
of the leading brotherhood men from
all lines east of Pittsburgh are eN'
peCted to attend the session and il is
understood that much of the talk OF
the day will be on the possibilities OF
a strike beyond anything in the his
tory of railroading.
Among the speakers at the meet
ing, which is to be held in Chestnut
street hall. will be grand lodge Off
GERS of both brotherhoods. These
officers will present the plan of cam
paign to the assembled delegates
Vote Passed Overwhelmingly
January 10 a referendum vote was
submitted TO the $4,000 to 1000, ,00O
members of these four unions upon
the question of authorizing the Off
cials to present certain demands to
railroad owners. Information reach
ed labor leaders in New York City
Yesterday that authorization had been
voted by an overwhelming majority
although the official count will not be
made until March /.
The labor union leaders will be en-
powered to ask for an eight-hour day
OF 100 miles instead of a ten-houl
day or 100 miles, except in passenger
service, with pay for overtime at one
and a half times the new higher pro
rata rate instead of the old pro rata
rate for overtime.
Campaign Outlined
An official copy of the demands wa:
obtainable this morning as we'll a!
an authoritative outline of the cam
paign which the labor leaders hav,
prepared to enforce them. 1t is o
course subject to such modification a
labor developments may necesstate
but at present the essential points arr
these:
Upon completion of the count o
will present the demands to ever!
steam railroad president i'm th'
United States. allowing thirty day
for a definite reply.
Offers to arbitrate. If made, will
he rejected Immediately. as will
first offers of compromise. if made.
If the railroads refuse to nice
the demands. as the union leader
anticipate. they will ask author
iZation of their members. by vote
to declare a nationwide strike.
With this authorization ncgo
tiations will he resumed dircCtl
with railroad heads, and no gen
cEai strike will nc declared unit
the latter have been given "ful
opportunity TO do the right thing.
If they fail to do this, as unioI
CONTINUED OH Page Il
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
President Now Favors
Permanent Tariff Body
By 4issocidted Press

Washington. Jan. "a. President
Wilson soon will recommend the en-
actment of legislation providing for a
An administration bill for the
creation of such a commission virtually
is ready now and may be laid before
Congress in a special message by the
President. The objects of the COM
mission would be to gather data on
the tariff and to coordinate similar
powers now believed to be held by ex-
istinc governmental agencies.
The legislation is designed particu-
larry to meet conditions which are ex-
pected to arise when the war ends
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
15O-Year-Old Squaw, Last
of Almost Extinct Race
of Centenarians Dies

Bakersfield, Cal, Jan. 24.-Mary
Tecuyas, an Indian woman reputed to
be $50 years old, who died yesterday,
will be buried to-day by the few re-
naming members of her tribe.
The aged squaw was the Oldest
member of an almost extinct tribe,
known as the Tejons, who live in a
canyon near here. The tribe is said
to include fifteen Indians who are
more than 100 years old
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
IContlnucd OH Page ST.
Seven Brewing Companies
Charged With Conspiracy
BY Associated Press

Sulphur Springs, Texas, Jan. "a
Conspiracy to fix the price of beer,
allot trade territory among themselves
and other violations of the law are
charged against seven Texas brewery
companies in state antitrust suit on
trial here to-day.
In addition to the conspiracy charge
the brewerles are accused of having
collected assessments at the rate Of
81, 100000 a year for the last five years
with which to promote antiprohibition
legislation and of having paid the poll
taxes of thousands of voters that they
might vote against prohibition,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
UNION PACIFIC PRESIDENT
HURT WHILE SKATING

Omaha, Neb., Jan. "a. A. L..
Mohler. president of the Union Pacific
Railroad sustained a slight concus-
sion of the brain while ice skating
here yesterday, falling backward when
he lost his balance.
At late hour last night attending
physicians gave out a statement that
nothing serious would develop and
that he would be out of the hospital
in day or two.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
RAISING MONEY FOR
IRISH WAR BABIES
BY .AsEocintcd prctt

Washington, Jan. "a. - Lord Aber-
deem, former viceroy of ireland and
Lady Aberdeen, leave late TODAY for
New York where they begin the first
. of series of lectures to help raise a
fund of $4,000 to supply food for
babies in Ireland.
The Aberdeen tour will include visits
to Florida. Pennsylvania, New Eng
land and the Middle West.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-24
TOWER CITY HAS
SELF GOVERNMENT
PLAN IN SCHOOLS
Children Will Soon Have PLAY
ground Apparatus; Bor-
ough Is Busy
BY ROBERT =. GoRMAN

Tower City, Pa, Jan. 24.-Taking
advantage of every opportunity pre-
sented, Tower City, in the heart of the
coal mining district, is fast becoming
one of the most progressive boroughs
in Central Pennsylvania. The East
and West Brookside collieries are
located within a few minutes walk OF
the town and furnish the chief source
of employment here but there are
other industries in the borough, too.
The school system is among the best
-, Upooo