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The Washington times., 1916-03-19
Rooster Kills Big Rat;
To Get Badge of Merit

MEREDITH. N. II. March 1s.-E. F.
wilkins, express agent here. had OBJ
served that something was troubling
the inmates CT hts hen pen and
suspected that some maramder had
been stealing the eggs.
A few mornings ago. when he went
out to feed his hens he observed that
some feathers were miseinE from the
rooster and found an enormous rat,
recently killed. lying In the pen. Tho
rooster won q blue rjbon at q recent
poultry show and In now to he dec
GRATED by his owner with a special
badge Of courage.
The Washington times., 1916-03-19
I7@ SPECIALS
~ Not illustrated

Conveniently arranged for quick and discrim-
mating Selection-on various tables
Undergarments-2 for 47c-Corset Covers,
flesh, pink, and white, lace and embroidery trimmed.
Also drawers pairs for 47c-trmmed with guar
anteed to wash embroidery ...
Swiss Ribbed Union Suits, regular and extra
sizes are for 47c. Vests with lace trimmed yokes,
are for 47c The makers discards are vests at 8
for 47c, and Union Suits at 3 for 47c. + ~
House Dresses-47c each-Of wash materials
in all sizes to A.. Also Dressing Sacques of gng-
ham, lawn, and dotted swiss, including values to 75c
Bodices-Of silk crepe de chine combined with
net and lace. Only 47c each, ~.
Aprons-These Bingham Bungalow Aprons
with belt, pocket, and braid trimmings are for 47c
Children's Wash Dresses--In sizes 2 to 6 years.
are for 47c. Babies Bonnets worth to 1oc, are
5 for 47c. Rompers in sizes to years, usually
25c, are for 47c
The Washington times., 1916-03-19
BORDER AGITATORS
TO BE ROUNDED UP
Dragnet Order Follows Conference
Between Polk and Douglas.

Orders have gone out from the De-
partment Of Justice to round no border
aEitators who are said to be spreading
rumors that promises of noninterven-
ton by the United States will not be
kept.
The draRnet order was issued follow
Ing conference between Acting Secre-
tary Of State Polk ana Charles A.
Douglas. Carranze's washington sttof>
ney.
The latter left information at the
state Department to the effect that
Americans acting in the interests OF
Intervention are more active in the
border agitation than, Mexicans.
Tomorrow being a Mexican feast day.
special precautions were ordered aiken
to prevent disorders In border towns
and cities.
The Washington times., 1916-03-19

nj. PASO, March ls.-Edwin r. (bunD
spencer, a negro employe Of the y. n
Warren q Sons ranch at Saito del o,o,
chihuahua. Mexico. was q prisoner OF
Wills at the time the attack was maoe
on Columbus, N. M. He escaped when
the retreat started.
Spencer did not 30 to Columbus fol-
lowing the raid, but. fearing he would
be mistaken for q villista bandit, ned
to Hachita. N. NJ, and then Alamo
Hueco. ten miles from the border:
According to the story told py 1ohn q.
Boyd, deputy sheriff and scout assigned
to duty under General Pershing' spencer
saw the execution of the two Ameri-
cans, Arthur Mckinney and Wfliam
later saw q Villista bandit wearing the
clothing belonging to James o'Neiil. OF
THE bandits stripped the men Of their
clothing" Spencer told Boyd. Mckm.
the rope around his meek. and his
hands were left free. After he had been
pulled up I'm the air the rope was re-
leased and quickly pulled again. Nc
Kinney threw his hands out ana then ,
to death before his body was pulled
into the air. The bandits were careful
about taking the clothing from their
bodies to keep from tearing the gar
ments."
Mutilated Bodies.
The negro also said the bandits took
iendish delight in mutilating the bodies
after the hanging. Then the bodies were
burned.
Spencer said he saw another Ameri-
can. the same mentioned by Mrs.
Wright. killed by the bandits. The man
saw the bandits and started to run. The
bandits ran over him with their horses.
and fired a parting shot into his head
ground.
The negro gave q dramatic recital of
The Washington times., 1916-03-19
Villas Fierce Speech
Mcited Columbus Raid
Negro Who Was Liberate by Bandits DESCRIBES
Advance on Town-Says Mexicans Delighted
af in Mutilating Bodies of Their Victims.

the Impa ssloned speech made by Villa
al the last stop made before the attack
on Columbus began. He said the Dano
stopped about eight miles from Palomas,
avoiding the Carranza detachment ~
the place, and rested.
VILLA made the flercest speech l
ever heard" spencer said. HE tod the
men that 'gringoes were to blame 10.
the conditions In Mexico, ana abused
Americans with every protane wora ne
were allowed to 20 through the Unitea
states to reach Aqua f'rieta. where VII
Ia was defeated. He didn't talk very
long. but before he got through, the
men were crying and swearing and
on the ground and beat the earth with
their hands. never have seen a bunch
OF men as sore and wild In my born
days. And hope I never see II again."
Freed by Bandits.
Spencer was left in company with
twenty soldiers to care for the horses,
which the bandits abandoned when the
entry was made through the northern
part Of Columbus. He said he heard the
first shot. and after the fighting start
ed. Ne told the guards that It was get
ting too hot for hitn, and he thought
they ought to move.
You're free. go ahead" one OF the
guards told him. He ran as fast as he
could to the west OF Columbus until he
reached Hachita,
Spencer says he remembered Mrs.
Wright, and thinks she was not mis-
treated, because Of her bravery.
''She In the gamest woman God ever
let live" Spencer said. "If she had
sniffled and cried and abused the Mex
leans, she would have been killed. sure.
But she just smiled at them when they
went to see II she didn't want anything.
She has got more endurance than any
man In the gang. And II was because
she was brave that villa let her 20.
know
authorities along the border for scout
ing duty In Mexico.
The Washington times., 1916-03-19
FL Paso Mexicans Form
Company to Aid u. S.

BL PASo. March ls.-American-b born
Mexicans in FL Paso. numbering 900.
are forming a military organization SO
their services can be rendered to the
Government or the city. IN case OF
emergency.
Something like two years ago the or
ganization was in force. and II was then
that the services now contemplated
were preferred to c. z. Kelly. then
mayor.
The Mexican-born American Associa-
ton offered It's services Internationally
to the city. The members were receiv-
ing instructions in the manual OF
arms.
The Washington times., 1916-03-19
Long on Border, a Marine
When Trouble Started

DECATUR. ILL.,. March ls.-After
waiting on the Mexican porder for three
years and never once seeing active serv-
Ice, a former private OF the Thirteenth
Cavalry was accepted today for enlist
ment in the Marine Corps.
IT have been waiting down there on
the border expecting trouble to break
out" he said. land I began to think that
villa would never start anything. And
now. a day or two after I'm discharged,
my old outfit Is in the very thick OF It,"
The Washington times., 1916-03-19
Specials !! ;'': 47c
Not Illustrated
A List Mainly of House Needs-With Two
Very Important Specials of Hosiery

Hose-Women'- pairs, 47c-Mostly all
black, others with split soes and white feet, reg
ular and extra sizes. Also boys Stockings
pairs, 47c-fast black, heavy ribbed, double heels
and toes.
Dress Ginghams-7 yards for 47c-Splendd
assortment of colors and patterns in plaids,
checks; and stripes. II inches wide.
~, Bureau Searfs-2 for 47c-Imitation Mex
lean drawn.work, choice of variety of patterns;
size 1882 inches. Also doilies-5 for 47c-
linen lace trimmed, round and square shapes
Table Covers-47c each-Of imitation Mex
lean drawn-work, round and square shapes, va
rious patterns Including values up TO 7Sc each.
Table Napkins for 47c-Of superior quail
ity mercerzed damask, hemmed ready for use.
Several patterns to select from.
The Washington times., 1916-03-19
Waists at 47c

Over three thousand $1,000 Of the Waists were
counted last highland they were being placed on
the various tables-to be ready for tomorow's sale
the enthusiasm Of the. somewhat satiated army Of
helpers-aIl anxious to get home-was full Of elo-
quence The voes and other cloths used will be found
as sheer as, used in $lO0 waists-snd the lace and
embroidery trimmings Of the lingerie styles equally
good. All sizes to 46 at 47c for choice. p;
Basement Store Seconds by Elevators. ;
The Washington times., 1916-03-19
Ell PaSo Bans War Talk
To Prevent Race Trouble

Ell PASo. March 1s.-Mayor Tom
Lea has issued an order forbidding
war talk" in public places. Mayor
Lea's action was taken because of the
large Mexican population here and
the intensity of feeling against them.
The Washington times., 1916-03-19
Washington's Leading Bowling AIley

National Capitol
lowing Academy,
916-l8 G st. N. w.
Frank Sherman,
1921 H st. N. w.
Southeast Bowling
Alleys, 74S-45 9Th ST.
S. r.
The Washington times., 1916-03-19

Grand Central AL
leys and Billiard Par
lors, Center Market,
7th st. Wing.
Casino Alleys (Veirs
BrOs.), 14th and 7 SITS.
N. w.
The Washington times., 1916-03-19
For Health--For Pleasure

Here's a game without an equal in
point OF fascinating sport-and a game that
calls into play every muscle of the body
and sends the red blood coursing through
the veins. Try it for yourself at any of the
following Of
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
LINCOLN ANNIVERSARY SERVICE.

The Epworth League of the Third
Street NJ. u. church will celebrate
Lincoln's anniversary next Sunday at
6:15 p. m. by giving the semi-centen-
NAL program OF the Freedmans Aid
Society entitled The Upward Way VS..
the Downward Way" prepared by
Rev. Ernest G. Wareing, ID. d., as
sociate editor of the Western Chris
tian Advocate. This is a program Of
songs and responsive read
ings with several short addresses set
ting forth the great work done by the
Freedman's Aid Society in the solving
of the race problem and the education
of the negro. This will be one of the
best services of the year in this
League. No better way can be found
to honor the Great Emancipator than
insuch a service as this will be. The
League will make it as attractive and
interesting as possible and they invite
you to attend
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
PROHIBITION BILL
Advanced In the House At Frankfort
BY a Vote Of 81 To ~, Thus
Bringing Liquor Question
Up In Legislature
Again.

The wets in the House suffered an.
other defeat Tuesday at the hands of
the drys when House Bill No. 35, in.
troduced by Representative e. B.
Hamilton of Franklin county, was
taken from the hands of the House
Committee on Constitutional Amend
ments, where 1t had been peacefully
slumberlng since January IL and put
1t into the calendar.
The vote was 81 to az and came aft
or a short debate in which the drys
were represented by Representative
w. NJ. Webb of Johnson county, Rep
resentative Frank c. Greene of Car
roll county, and others, after Repre-
sentative David J. Howard of Wood
ford county, who made the motion, had
appealed to the members to dispose
of the bill, SO that the restraint on
the business of this House, which has
been evident the past week." may be
removed
The proposition came too early in
the day for the vets to attempt a
filibuster, such as was led successfully
Monday by Representative William
Duffy of Louisville, and while some of
the dry members voted against the
motion out of respect for the commit
tee, refusing to take the bill up until
the committee had had chance to
report IT,"
The ffty-one votes cast, therefore,
do not represent the full strength of
the drys in the House and they may
muster the other nine votes neces-
sary to pass the bill and thus put 1t
up again to the Senate, which has
rejected it by a vote of 20 to IA,
proposition for statewide prohibition
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Listen to the Denver Post:
Prohibition is the father OF inge-
nuity.
And the latest of its inventions is
the near beer watch"
On sale in several Denver jewelry
shops and drug stores is a continuance
closely resembling mans watch. The
case is shaped exactly like that of a
watch, and there is a lifelike stem.
But the stem unscrews, permitting the
case to be filled with alcohol. One
side of the case can be pressed in, and
when this is done a stream of alcohol
shoots out through a small hole in the
stem.
To the gentleman who desires his
daily beer in spite of prohibition, this
near beer watch" is revelation and
a thing of joy. He fills the receptacle
with alcohol before he leaves home in
the morning and whenever he wants
a glass of real beer during the day
he simply purchases glass of near
beer, adds a pinch of salt, and squirts
into the mixture a little alcohol from
his watch" The result is said to be
the equivalent of real beer.
These watches are made in hard
rubber, silver and gold-plated steel.
They are finding considerable sale.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
LITERARY PROGRAM
To Be Given BY the Athenaeum So
ciety In the High School
auditorium Friday

The Athenaeum Literary Society OF
the Maysville High School will pre-
sent the first literary program since
the Christmas holidays Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock The program:
Debate-Resolved, That the Inter-
class Athletics Should Be Given More
Attention Than Inter-scholastic. Az
firmative, Charles Downing, Donald
Mcnamara; negative, Howell Richard
son, Stephen Owens.
THE Table of the Two Ladies'
Anita Glen.
"The Table of the Two Business
Men"-Edward Walton.
"The Table of the Two Automobile
ists"-Foster Barbour.
THE Table of the Two Housewives"
HERNIA Hunsicker.
Piano Solo, h. Currey.
How to Know the Wild Animals"
Anna Bland.
wild Animals ] Have Met"-Doro-
thy Taylor.
1.-THE Table of the Two Pedestrians
Clifford Thomas.
"The Table of the Two Young Mem
j. r. Currey.
"The Table of the Two Suitors"-
Cecil Dickson.
Vocal -Solo-Gordon Smoot.
The Athenaeum Chronicle-Louise
Hunsicker.
Miss Nell Sutherland, director of
the program, has been untiring in her
efforts to make them of a high or
der and this program merits the at
tendance and commentator of all In
terested in the public schools.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
RUTH ROLAND IN "COMRADE
JOHN" At THE PASTIME
TO-DAY.

Ruth Roland and William Elliott
are featured i'm "Comrade john" q
special Gold Rooster play, to be pre-
sented at the Pastime today. Those
who enjoy first-class picture produc-
tons certainly have a treat in store
for them at the Pastime today. With
Ruth Roland and William Elliott as
Stunning the leading roles, supported
by a splendid cast of Pathe's players,
this will be a picture long remember
ed by picture fans of this city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
EPWORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL NEXT
MONDAY NIGHT.

The Epworth League Of the Third
Street NJ. e. church will entertain with
Valentine social next Monday night
at the church. IL will be a hummer.
Not dull moment the whole evening.
One Of the features of the social will
be the Valentine edition of the Leagues
Loquacious Literary Ledger, which is
being prepared this month by several
o. the girls. It is understood that they
will have something to say about
Leap Year. 1t is the desire for special
reasons that the membership Of the
church attend this social. Something
of interest for all.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
HERE'S THE LATEST
Wrist Watches That Hold Alcohol TO
Re Used In "Stimulating" Near
Beer Worn BY Men In
Colorado.

People who never carried watches
before, says the Denver Post, are
toting them around in Colorado. No
longer are rude remarks uttered re-
garding the youth whose lily-whito
arm is adorned with a wrist watch.
lie has plenty of imitators. Gentle
men have been seen going downtown
in Denver with clocks under their
arms. presumably taking them to be
repaired Several others--this is only
vague rumor-have been talking of
carrying along grandfathers hall
clocks which are sadly out of order
One thing is certain. Denver is
keeping in close touch with Father
Time.
As in states that are wet" Colo
RADIO citizens still ask:
Have you the timer"
You know they have!
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
GOOD CROWDS.

The revival at the First NJ. Il.
church, South, is being well attended.
Rev Corder, the song leader, is de-
lighting every one who has beard him.
Rev. Campbell preached Wednesday
evening upon the subject, "The I'm
possibility of Serving Two Masters
The indications are that a great meet
ing will be had.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Hon. George f. Aldrich's subjects
are always we'll and naturally hand
led and logically developed. His
powers OF conviction and persuasion
are well blended. Hear him at X. of
p. Hall Saturday night at 8 o'clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

The classes of Mrs. T. ]. Currey
and Mrs. f. L. Williams had party
Wednesday night at the home of Miss
Martha Stone Haucke on Wood street
There is quite a rivalry between the
two classes in regard to their Sunday
school attendance.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Hon. George F. Aldrich will deliver
a message that will bring the boys and
girls of today into closer touch with
the vast opportunities of life lying
along the pathway to that grander
civilization toward which the world is
moving. Hear him at X. of p. Hall
Saturday night at o'clock. -
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

The price of coal is said to have
reached the price of $50 a ton at
Rome, and steps are being taken to
bring it from Japan, where the cost is
Just one-tenth as great.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Our price this week for butterfat,
81 cents Maysville. Bring it in any
day, any time Of the day, and receive
your check promptly.
NASHVILLE MODEL CREAMERY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Mrs. l.. NJ. Cavendish and Mrs. Car
RE Russell attended the banquet CIV
en- Wednesday night at Cincinnati by
the National Association of Independ-
ent 5 and 10 Cent Stores.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Mr.. James Long, a prominent farm
er OF orangeburg, died from a stroke
of apoplexy Wednesday at the age OF
"a. lie is survived by his wife. five
sons and three daughters.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Wyandotteo Tribe l. o. II. NJ, gave
the Chiefs degree to two warriors al
the last council of the tribe, and also
received another application. Things
are livening up among the Indians.
There will be degree work every meet
Ing night for several weeks. Some of
the scouts are talking of a big hay
meeting.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

The Mason County Woman Suffrage
League will meet Friday, February II
at 2 p. m, at the Public Library
Please be prompt.
ALICE, LLOYD, President.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Hon. George r. Aldrich will deliver
his address, Keep the Cobwebs
Brushed Down. at the X. of p. Hall
Saturday night at 8 o'clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
PRAYER MEETING.

Regular weekly prayer meeting
service this evening at o'clock at the
Third Street NJ. f. church will be led
by the pastor, Rev. ]. NJ. Literal. A
Christian welcome awaits oyu.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

4 marriage license was granted
Wednesday to Mr.. Otis Carpenter, 21,
| farmer, and Miss Lorena S. Lurty,
Il. Judge w. II. Rice officiated.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

The owner of some limestone caves
in Virginia has piped the air from
them into his house to provide even
temperature the year around.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
POLICE COURT.

One lone prisoner faced the judge
and he was from Robertson county
II. J. French, drunk, first offense, fine
$3.50 Paid.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Mr.. II. +. Pollitt OF Minerva, was on
the tobacco breaks here Wednesday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED

For all grades of Whistles and
liquors. Our prices are right. Order
today. Poyntz Bros, Covington, KY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Miss Jessie Owens of Germantown,
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Julia
Pearson, of East Fourth street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
NOTICE TO PASTORS AND CHURCH
CLERKS.

All announcements for Sunday serv-
ices must be in this Office by IL o'clock
tomorrow to insure insertion.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Miss Bertha Laughlin of Carlisle.
is the guest of her uncle, Mr., Walker
Harvey of East Second street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
COUNTY COURT.

II. W. Cole qualified as notary pub
lie with c. l.. Wood as surety on bond.
Bond approved and oath taken.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

The friends of Mr.. Walker Harvey
will be glad to learn he has about
recovered from his Illness.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Hon. G. F. Aldrich is man with a
message and his pleasing. forceful
manner of delivering ii. makes him a
prime favorite with his audiences.
Hear him Saturday at X of p. Hall at
o'clock
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Trimmed Hats soc to 81 on sale
Friday and Saturday.
MISS BESSIE WELLS.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10

Mr.. August Haucke of Wood street,
made his daughters a present of a
handsome Smith & Barnes piano.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-10
WANTED.

Secondhand desk and cabinet. See
Ledger Publishing Company.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-30
LAKELAND CANDIDATES /.
WERE CLEAN MEN


Politicians pretty generally are
opposed to prohibition, as an un-
popular proposition with the Inter
ests'' they usually circulate among
for votes. And yet look at Lakeland.
A dry town in dry county. and a
candidate from that town can not
be beaten.-St. Petersburg Times.
Above all else those Lakeland
candidates for the United States
Senate and Congress we're men. The
people did not vote for them simply
because they publicly declared for
prohibition, but because they stood
for prohibition. Let the good work
go on until men will know that they
must be men If they desire political
preferment. Florida, the land of our
adoption, we become more and more
proud of you as we learn 10 know
you better. Florida is too beautiful
to let whiskey be sold in any part
of her domain. Be men and "cut 1t
cut! Arcadia News.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-30
THE REALIsT

All of us have heard the old story
about the fellow who painted cher
ries so true to life" that little birds
dulled their bills pecking at them.
Now comes a painter who has paint
ed fence SO naturally that persons
try to climb over it. The tale comes
from Daley, Mich, and is to the
effect that when Josh Tripe finished
his correspondence school course in
sign painting he tried his hand at
painting a fence upon the side of
a barn in Daley. The result was
fence which fooled many farmers
who wanted to find a place to hitch
horses, and who skinned their
knuckles on the rough boards of
which the barn was made. Then
came the hard luck of a stranger
who, when chased by Josh Tripe's
bull terrier, tried to vault over the
fence and almost butted his brains
out against the barn.
A truly remarkable story, the
moral of which is that when you
are looking for liar who has real
originality don't waste time among
the faded reporters of great city,
but look for the bright resident cor
respondent in the obscure small
town.-St. Petersburg Independent.