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The Little River news., 1916-04-22
GERMANY SHORT OF CAMPERS
Women May Discard Stockings Be.
 cause of Scarcity of Rubber.

Berlin, April 19.-Owing to the fam inc in rubber in Germany there is a scarcity in stocking garters which is causing great embarrassment and in convenience to the women. Some manufacturers are experimenting with snake skins as a substitute for the elastic garters, but thus far this inno- vation has not met with any success. Mos women are using ribbons or even ordinary string with which to hold up their stockings, and it is said to be common sight in the streets of Berlin to see women suddenly stop and stoop while they make desperate efforts to hold up their falling stock ings. This has become so frequent that the matter has become quite a joke and is the subject of burlesque ir the music halls and theatres, and the prediction is made that if the war continues fashion will permit the Ger man woman to go without stockings,
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
FERTILIZER IS 0. k.
Commissioner Page Says That Fer
 tiliZer in State is Good.

Little Rock. April 17.-(Special.)- That the fertilizer materials being
 sold in Arkansas this season are mea- surinl we'll up to the grades guaran- tecd by manufacturers is shown by tGc report of Commissioner John H Page, on the official analysis of more than 300 samples taken by inspectors i ia various parts of the state, repre- i senting practically every brand o: fertilizer on the market.
 Only one shipment was held up be- cause of deficiency in the quality oi the ingredients, as between the guar
 anteed analysis and the oHc'2 aes, aud commissioner Page reports that
 the manufacturer, upon being advised
 promptly withdrew the goods from sale and changed his formula to meet
 the requirements of the law. The dls- position among manufacturers and dealers throughout the state is to aid
 the department in the enforcement of all the provisions of tae fertilizer act, especially that section requiring that the quality of the goods shall como up to the standards shown i'll
 the guaranteed analysea.
 On account Of the scarcety of pot
 ash a great deal of cotton seed meal is being used in the manufacture of fertilizer this season.
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
ROAD AGREES TO PAY MEN
May 1 Is Date Fixed for Settlement Dy
 Memphis, Dallas and Gulf.

Little Rock. April 21-Officials of the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf railroad yesterday agreed to give employees all back pay on May l, and to arrange for se.ni-monthl payments in future, at a conference in the office of Commits sione- of Labor J. c. Clary.
 A committee representing the 200 employees agreed to the terms, and commissioner Clary, at the commit tees request, agreed to stop prepar- atiOns he had begun to prosecute the railroad for violation of the law MT. Clarv said any delay after May 1 will result in immediate prosecutions.
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
RUSSIAN ARMY IN FRANCE
Car Sends Force to Aid of the Allies
 in inc West; Germans Reinforced.

London, April 20.-Russia has come to the aid of France and Great Britain in the great struggle in the western front, sending a strong force of troops to fight with the entente allies there. The Russians disembarked at Mar seilles at noon today their arrival be- ing noted by General Joffre in the or der Of the day, the French commander ic. chief citing their coming as anctnef striking proof of Russia's devotion to tte common cause of the allies.
 The Russians are believed 70 have embarked for France from the port of Archangle cn the White sea, the only port drought which there is free com murication between Russia ana her allies in the west. It is considered probable that the transports carrying the troops made wide sweep out into the North Atlantic before heading for the Mediterranean to avoid the sub- r,arine zone.
 May Send Others.
 Russia has closed the port of Arch c.ngle tc all except government traffic This may indicate that other troop movements from Archangel to the V, estern front are either under way or ia contemplation.
 German troops in large numbers are being withdrawn from the Balkan and Russian front because of the strong re. sistance of the French ill the Verdun region, according to information from tue highest military authorities In Paris.
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
N :.I> CHANTS
 EXCURSION
Memphis, Dallas and Gulf Carry Hun- dreds of Business Men to Hot
 Springs Taes=ay.

The business men along the line of the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf raii- road were guests of the road Tuesday in an excursion into Hot Springs The special train was made up of seven coaches and all were we'll filled. Pro- hably 800 people made the trip, and every town from Ashdown 70 Hot Springs was represented. About 65 went from Ashdcwn. Nashville pro- bably had 15 representatives on the train. Many other towns mad large plopoftionate delegations.
 The train reached Hot Springs at le:4. noon, and remained in the city until 6:3o. On arriving at the city the visitors were given free triIs over the entire town by the street car railway company. They were tG have been met by the Business Men 'sLeague C,s Hot Springs, and shown over the town ir. automobiles, but someWay the cars failed to show up a,.d a number Of ] tie excucsionists hired cars and eX- plor.i tho city and mountain roads. The stay was very much enjoyed by all.
 The Memphis. Dallas and Gulf runs through countr noted for it's beauti- full mountains and clear, sparkling streams, and also long stretches of
 fine highly developed farming coun- try After leaving Nashville there are 8 number of prosperous looking towns, among them are Murfreesboro, Stawmut, RoSboro, GlenWood, Amity There are large sawmills at Shawmut, i RosbOro and Glenwood.
 The many courtesies shown by the officials of the M D. & G. road, who personally conducted the trip, was very much appreciated and will re- suit in added loyalty to the road by the people living in the towns along the line.
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
FINISH OF TURKEY NOW NEAR
utundi,iola! Surrender Only Terms
 Rus. ia Will Consider.

Tetro"rad, April 20.-The fall of IrebiZond has given rise to fresh crop of rumors that Turkey is approa- cling Russia with peace overtures, but il is authoritatively said that no srch proposals will be considered by t.c Russian government
 Noicing a conviction that Turkey Is a defeated nation and not in position to make any terms, the Petrograd Ga zotte declares:
 We may now consider one of our enemies finished The taking of Trebi- zond has so disorganized the Turkish defensive plans that all that remains mercy. She already has sought ways to a separate peace, but has met with the absolute refusal of her opponent, who is determined to close no separ- ate agreements. Turkeys hour has struck and it is not improbable that she in the near future will entirely disappear from the map
 No longer impeded by Turkish pressure on the coast, the Russian aT- mics west of ErZerum have begun a swift advance on Bailburt and Erzer- ingan With three groups of Russian armies from the Black sea coast to Bitlis in close cooperation the west ward cafipaign through Asia Minor is expected p-eeyelop rapidly,
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
BRITISH FALL BACK
Turks Force Retreat of English Relief
 Force in MesOpOtamia.

London, April 19.-British lines on the south bank of the Tigres in Meso- potamia have been forced back by the Turks for a distance in some places of from 600 to 500 yards, says an off cial statement.
 The official statement says:
 Commander of the British forces In Mesopotamia) reports that on the night of April 17-1S series of heavy counter-attacks were discovered on the right (south) bank of the Tigris. Our lines were in places forced back some 800 to 800 yards.''
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
CASHIER ELECTED
First National Elects Nashville Man
 to Succeed Frank McCann.

The directors of the First National Plank of this city at meeting Monday elected Will Haller of Nashville as N ho resigned some weeks ago to as- cept position with the City National Bank at Texarkana, Texas. Mir. Hal Ter hogan his duties yesterday.
 The new cashier comes highly re- com,.cnded from his home town, Wl.ere lle has been connected with the Planters Bank He is a sen of form CT Sheriff Clarence Haller of Howard county. He was selected from num- OCT of applicants.
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
19 BOOTLEGGING CASES
Business Appears to Be Pretty Good
 at Fort Smits.

Fort Smith, April 19.-NineJeen cases charging bootlegging were on the dc,ckets of local justice courts last night On Saturday night F arrests time seven more arrests have been made Among these whose arrests were reported yesterday are Aubrey Komp and Mack Dean, both white, Dean is well known about the town Two charges have been filed against him. Earl Porter is a third white man under arrest The others are negroes.
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
NAVY GUNNERS AT THEIR BEST
Vice. Admiral Mayo Reports Success
 at Guantanamo Maneuvers.

Washington, April 19.-Vice-Admir- al Mayo of the Atlantic fleet reported to Secretary Daniels that the maneu- vors just concluded off Guantanamo, Cuba, were the most successful ever held by navy and the results obtained entirely satisfactory from naval standpoint.
 In target work, the admiral said, marked efficiency was shown, eXcell- ent records being made with firing at greater range than ever before attain ed. 'In every respect. he added, the shooting was the best the navy ever did.'
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
FOREMAN PLANT SOLD
New Machinery Will be Installed in
 the Lighting Plant.

Foreman, April 21.-Foreman is now to have new and up to date light plant. A local. company com posed of c. B. Cook, T. F. Hughes and B. M Mauldin has organized and new machinery has been purchased, which the company hope to have installed by May 15. The new company assumes the plant formerly operated by Tom Madden and will be incorporated with a capital of $3,60O.
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
FIRST CAR OF BERRIES
Is Shipped From Nashville to the Kan.
 sas City Market.

Nashville, April 20.-The seasons first carload of strawberries was ship ped by the Ozark Fruit Growers As sociation this afternoon The car is made up of berries from along the line of the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf railroad. and is the first car of ber- riea ever shipped from Nashville.
 The car contains AS crates and the shippers expect to receive . fancy price for the berries h Kansas City, \
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
PUBLIC SALE.

We will sell to highest and best bidder for cash, the following second hand lumber: Tool house and some Saturday morning, April 29.-Dr. AN. Wood, A. J. Russell, members schoo board 4l-
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
FORWARDED HEADQUARTERS

Saloniki, April 19.-Twenty- French aeroplanes this morning bonn barded the Bulgarian staffs head quarters at Doiran.
 A defensive German aerial squadron was unable to withstand the attack of the French rapid firing machines, and retIcated.
The Little River news., 1916-04-22
3,1l7 PERISH AT SEA
Mines and Submarines Have Claimed
 Heavy Tell of NOncOmbatantS.

London, April 19-Since the out break of war 3,117 noncombatants have lost their lives in maritime dis asters due to mines or to submarines of r }stile nations, Walter Runciman, pre ient of the Board of Trade, said tc in the House of Commons. Of o 1,754 were seamen, 1SS fisher
 and 1,175 passengers,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
CITY COUNCIL
Met In Adjourned Session In the COun'
ell Chamber Last Eyenlng-COn-
tract Let For New Brick
Streets.

The City Council met in adjourning
session last evening in the Council
Chamber and a very interesting meet
ing was held.
A building permit was granted the
Day and Night Garage Co. to build n
fire-proof steel and concrete garage on
East Second street.
A communication was received from
MIR. Schoolfield stating that he was UNI
able to secure PEBBLES brick for his
contract and asked the Council that
he be allowed to substitute Portsmouth
brick. BY the vote of the council he
was allowed to make the change. The
brick will arrive in few days and the
work will begin Immediately.
The contracts for the bricking OF
Second street extension and of Carmel
street were granted to Messrs. Vas
tine, holland & Lowrey, the contractors
for East Second street. They viii be-
gin work on these streets as soon as
It is possible to do so.
Councilman Thomas reported to the
body that the auditing committee OF
which he was a member, had found
that they could secure a competent
man to audit the books of the city and
start a new and complete system of
bookkeeping for about $3.50. He was
authorized by the Council to make a
contract with this man and to bring il
before the council for ratification.
After a long winded argument over
the police force the Council adjourned
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
MISS ALICE NIELSEN
The Celebrated Soprano Did Not APP
pear Last Evening on Account Of a
Severe Case Of Laryngitls
which She Contracted at
Xenia, Ohio.

Miss Alice Nielsen, the celebrated So
prano, who was to appear last even
ing and give her recital was unable to
do so on account of a very severe case
Of laryngitls which she contracted in
Xenia, Ohio. Miss Nielsen appeared
on the stage to tell the audience or
how sorry she was not to be able to
sing and she could scarcely speak
above a whisper. 1t seems as II she
was seated under an electric fan in
the Ohio city, and the draft from II
gave her a cold which. developed into
laryngitis. She will be unable to sing
for the next week as her throat is In n
serious condition.
The Redpath people do not do things
by halves They have arranged for
Miss Nielsen to return at later date
and give her recital. which will
be about the first of Septem-
Der and all who we're present last
evening we're given tickets that will be
good on her return trip. Mr.. McEwan,
the superintendent, said that If need be
the tent would be brought back, and
everything made up to the people.
In a personal interview with the
Editor of the Public Ledger last even
ing Miss Alice Nielsen said she was
very much chagrined over being I'M
able to sing here last night and stated,
81 will be back in September to sing to
the Maysville people II am alive"
Miss Nielsen being one of the great
est sopranos in the void, is a most
pleasant and charming woman and is
accompanied on all of her trips by her
private secretary, Mrs. w. e. Sickle,
who is also a most entertaining wo-
man.,
Ii is to be regretted that Miss Nielsen
could not fill her engagement here, as
an elaborate program had been pre-
pared, with all encores to have been
of old familiar songs, many of which
you hear her voice in the Columbia
Records for which company she sings
exclusively.
Maysville will be delighted to wei
come Miss Nielsen on her return in
September and she can rest assured
the people will give her hearty re-
ception.
One of the best musical pro-
grams ever held IN TINS city was given
in the place of Miss Nielsen. Her &C
companying artists, Mr.. Kirk-Smith
and Mr.. Reddick gave short recital
on the cello and the piano. Their
music was wonderful. Mr.. Kirk-Smith
on the cello being a star performer on
that instrument.
The afternoon lecturer, Thomas
Brooks Fletcher, gave an excellent ad-
dress. Mr. Brooks was met by small
audience Dr. Fletcher is not a
stranger TO Maysville people as he
appeared several years ago on the ly-
ceum platform. He is earnest, elo'
quent, dignified and dramatic and is
acknowledged as one the leading lee
turers on the Lyceum platform.
The tent crew left this morning for
Athens. Ohio, where they will be for
the next few days. Mr. McEwan made
quite a number of friends during his
stay in this city and he will be well
coined back next year If the Bureau
should see fit to send him.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
THEATER HELD
By MesTs. Arm and Simeps and the
Place VIII BE Closed For Some
Time-YOuTig Men Dismissed
on Charge Of Breach Of
Peace.

In Squire Fred w. Bauer's Court
yesterday afternoon the two young
men in charge of the Gem Theater
were tried for breach of peace and
were found not guilty by the jury in
very few minutes.
The young men had been put at the
Gem to prevent Mr.. Mills from taking
possession as he had intended to run
the show until the court had appoint
ed a receiver. Messrs. Arm and SiMons
claimed that they had a contract with
Mr.. Mills which permitted them to go
in the theater and take possession
whenever he failed to make a pay
ment on his notes. The young men
refused to permit Mr.. Mills to enter
the place and he swore out a warrant
for them for breach of peace.
Mr.. Mills was represented by Frank
p. ODonnell and Mr. Lee Wright
Browning and Mr.. Leslie Worthing-
ton represented the young men and
Aran and Simons. Mr. Mills claimed
that he had right to carry on the
business pending the appointment of
a receiver by the Federal Court.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
ALL NIGHT SESSION

The directors of the Ohio State
League met last night in Portsmouth
to discuss plans for the second half
of the season. They held an all-night
session and nothing could be learned
of the meeting at press time this
morning, further than the fact that the
season would be finished.
Talk is going the rounds that the
league is about to blow up. There
may be two of the clubs drop out of
the league but there are others wait
ing a chance to get in the league.
Frankfort and Charleston are picked
to drop but they do, GAINESVILLE, Chilli
Gothic and Ironton are anxious to Sc
cure a berth in the league and the
space will be filled. The Lexington
club will stick and the Portsmouth
team is sure of staying. Maysville is
somewhat doubtful but Huntington is
assured for the rest of the season.
Frankfort and Charleston are not in
as bad a fix as they are figured by the
knockers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
GEORGETOWN THREATENED WITH
A DISASTROUS FIRE

Georgetown, KY, July z, (2:4b a. M
Fire that started here about 2;2b
o'clock this morning threatened one
block near the Lancaster Hotel. The
Abbott livery stable burned with loss
of approximately $4,000. 1t has not
been ascertained IL the horses were
burned or not Their burning would
men an additional loss Of about $4,000.
The Stockwell blacksmith shop has
burned. The Georgetown laundry,
valued at about $4,000, is now burning
and may be total loss.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
All buildings in the block are Of brick.
The blaze originated in the livery
stable, and had gained such Roadway
there that il could not be checked.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
CARRANZA Is TOLD NOTE Is VEL
COINED BY UNITED STATES

Washington, July 6-The de facto
government of eMxico was informally
notified tonight through Eliseo Arren-
dondo, Ambassador Designate, that the
United States welcomed General Car
ranza's proposal to adjust all pending
differences between the two govern
ments by direct diplomatic negotia-
ton.
MIR. Arrendondo was informed of the
American governments attitude in a
conversation today with Secretary
Lansing after the latter had conferred
with President Wilson. Later a for
NAL note will confirm the Ambassa-
doris report, Mr.. Lansing virtually
had completed draft of the commun-
ication tonight but 1t may be read to
the cabinet tomorrow before it is de-
livered.
Immediately after the cabinet meet
ing Secretary Lansing plans to leave
for a months vacation. Counsellor
Polk will administer the affairs of the
State Department in his absence ana
meet Mr.. -Arrendondo in the informal
discussions at which solution of the
Mexican problems will be sought.
IL was evident at the State Depart
ment today that officials believe an OPP
portunity now has been presented out
of which may come a means of giving
the de facto government material and
in restoring order throughout Mexico.
II is known that the pacific nature Of
the Mexican note, which brought the
crisis between the governments to an
end, is construed here as indicating
that General Carranza, besides being
impressed by American military pre-
parations, has been deeply influenced
by the pressure and argument brought
to bear on him by friends in the nit
ed States, by European diplomats in
Mexico City and particularly by rep
resentatives of many of the aLtin-
American powers. The latter have ex-
erted themselves to the utmost to
avert war and to foster in General
Carranza's mind the idea of Pan
American unity.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
HELD OVER TO GRAND JURY

William Gettis, a local painter and
paper hanger, was given a hearing in
Police Court yesterday afternoon on q
charge of robbery. Gettis was charged
with going TO room on Short street
formerly occupied by Martin Fultz,
who is now in Jail for bootlegging, and
taking ten dollars that was hidden be-
hind a post card on the wall. He adj
mitted that he had gone to the room
saying that had gone to find some
whiskey that was hidden there. He
was held over to the September term
of the grand jury and his bond placed
at $3.50.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
MIR. j. W. VALENTINE

Mr.. j. W. Valentine of Rectorvile
was found dead in field near home
Thursday evening about 1880 o'clock
Mr.. Valentine had gone out on horse
back and after having been gone an
unusually long time search was made
for him. He was found dead in a near
by field. Heart trouble the cause of
his death. He leaves a wife and one
daughter. Mrs. G. II. Turnipseed. The
funeral will be held Saturday morn
ing at the home with burial in the
Maysville cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
SOME RECORD

During the four-game series here
with Huntington the Burley Cubs
made a total of Sc hits and 55 runs or
an average of 1914 hits and 13 S-4
runs a game. This is a record for the
league and will probably not be du-
plicated in any other league this sea-
son. The twenty-three runs made in
the last game on July was also the
leagues record for the season.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
OPENING DAY

The Washington Opera House will
reopen this afternoon and feature
will be shown, 1.-THE Moment Before"
During the vacation the house has
been redecorated and now presents a
beautiful appearance. The program
for the week of the house will be
found on the inside of this paper.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
START CONCRETING

The contractors, Vastine, holland &
Lowrey resumed the concreting on
Bridge street yesterday and made ex-
cellent progress during the day. A
wheel of the mixer had been damaged
in moving it across the bridge hence
the delay.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07
MlY FORM UNION

Several Of the clerks in the local
stores are anxious TO form a union
and meeting will be held some time
next week to make plans for an or
ganization.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07

The sale Of the personal property OF
Mr.. w. II. Harrison at the home of his
brother, Councilman r. M. Harrison OF
Commerce street yesterday was well
attended and all the articles brought
good prices.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07

Mrs John Helbing and children,
Frances, Cecilia and Emerson, and
Miss Katherine Helbing of Ironton, o.,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John Brisbois
OF West Third street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07

Rev. Il. r. Overly has just sent word
that he has secured the Rev. DR.. ]. N.
pastor of Trinity NJ. f. Church,
to preach the last Sunday
at Ruggles Campmeeting.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07

Hon. Hogan Yaneey OF Lexington.
former manager OF the Lexington
Baseball team was In this city yes
terday and attended the Huntingdon
Maysville game.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry MAIDEN of In
dianapolis, Ind, have returned home
after spending few days with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis MAIDEN, OF
Lee street.