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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
Mr.. BUCKNER WALL|NGFORD
Dies at HayswOOd Hospital Thursday
Afternoon at 3 O'Clock Following
An Illness Of Several Weeks.

It Is with regret that we announce
this morning the death Of one Of
Maysvllle's most prominent citizens
Mr.. Buckner Wallingford, who passed
away at Haywood Hospital Thurs
day afternoon at 3 o'clock after an ex-
tended illness. Mr.. Wallingford was
taken to the hospital some several
weeks ago and since. that time has
constantly grown weaker.
Mr.. Wallingford was born in Mt.
Gilead, Mason county, in 1884, being
SO years of age at the time of his
death. He was the son of Joseph and
Amanda Wallingford. He came to
Maysville when but a boy and after
finishing a high school course he took
a position with his father in the mer-
camille business. Later he established
business of his own and was very
successful in this line.
Mr.. Wallingford married Miss
Biggs of Greenup county. She pre-
ceded him to the grave about 20 years
ago. He is is survived by two chill
dren born to this union, Mr.. Buckner
A. Wallingford of Cincinnati. and
Mrs. Davis Anderson of Barkley
Springs, Va. He also leaves a sister
Mrs. Kate Wallingford of this city.
Mr.. Wallingford was a member Of
the Ringgold Lodge of Oddfellows.
The remains were taken to the old
home on East Third street now oc-
cupied by his sister. The funeral will
be held from there on Saturday after.
noon at 2:3O O'Clock Burial will be
made in the Maysville Cemetery. The
Rev. j. H. Fielding will ofilciate.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
ALL DANGER PASSED

At nine o'clock this morning the
river gauge at this place was So feet
and rising very slowly, having risen
exactly two feet in the past "a hours.
Reports from up-river towns are very
encouraging and it seems that all dan
gers of big food are passed.
A report was received this morning
that the river was stationary at Ash
land at an early hour this morning
and that at Portsmouth the river was
about on stand. The crest of the
flood is somewhere between Maysville
and Portsmouth and will probably
reach here about 2 o'clock this after
noon.
Ferry passenger service has not
been interrupted between this city
and Aberdeen, although no freight can
be taken across, except that to be
carried. Maysville has no high water
landing in the downtown section.
boat unloaded several wagons of to.
bacco at the Commerce street grade
in the East End.
There has been very little sufferinf
in this city on account of the higl
water, although preparations were be
ing made should the occasion demant
it. Not over 10 houses in the cit,
have been entered, although man.
cellars have been invaded by tn,
waters.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
MRS. d. T. SHARP DIES

Mrs. d. T. Sharp, aged Ga years
died at her home on East Third street
Wednesday at 4:30 a. m. Of paralysis
She is survived by nine children
jeff, John, Stella, Carrie Sharp, Mrs
W. T. Guy and Mrs. A. M. Hall Of Gin
cinnati, Ohio, Charles Sharp of Cleve.
land, Ohio, and julius and Cleveland
Sharp of this city.
Funeral services will be held from
the late home this afternoon at
o'clock.
Rev. A. F. Stahl will conduct the
funeral services.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
Sned c. e. 0.

Messrs. E. H. Bryant and Bland
Kirk in suit against the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad Co. state that on
November 20, 1916, they entered into
contract with the railroad. whereby
the latter was to carry for them Al
head Of cattle and they delivered the
cattle in good condition to the rail.
road for shipment from Maysville tt
Jersey City, New Jersey. They state
that upon arrival the cattle were
found to have been injured ant
bruised.
They state that the cattle SHOULD
have arrived at Jersey City on Satur
day, December 2, but that they dit
not do SO until the Monday following
and by reason of this delay they coul'
not be unloaded until Wednesday.
They ask for damages in the sum o
$267.15. Slattery & Rees represen
the plaintiffs.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
PJJRLIC SALE

The farm of j. Pickett Boulden will
be sold tomorrow, Saturday afternoon,
at 2 o'clock sun time. This farm of
1854 acres Is located on the Valley
Pike, eight miles from Maysville. 1t
is in high state of cultivation and
well improved.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
LAST DAY OF GROUNDHOG
WEATHER

The six weeks Of bad weather pre-
dicted by the grounding will come to
a close today and with the close
comes the realization that the gentle
man was right In his prognostication
Every sort of weather has been ex-
perienced during the weeks but next
Wednesday will mark the beginning
Of spring for which We are most
thankful indeed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
WILL BE BURIED HERE

The funeral of DR.. w. S. Chandler,
who died at his home in Mt. Olivet on
Wednesday morning, will be held to-
morrow from the late home. The
burial will be made in the Maysville
cemetery at o'clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
TRIAL SET FOR NEXT WEDNES.

The trial Of Jesse Hughes, who was
captured in this city on Monday night,
charged with murder, will be held in
Carlisle on next Wednesday, March
Il. The trial will be watched with a
great deal Of interest by Maysville
people. II
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. c. 8. Kirk yesterday
removed from their home on East
Third street opposite the Postoifice to
their recently purchased property on
East Second street opposite tho ball
park, the former residence Of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank nitsl
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
The bottom of a coal car In a freigl

The bottom Of coal car In a freight
train became loose while passing
through the east end yesterday and
distributed Q quantity of the black
diamond on the track, The people
living along the road soon gathered
up the larger Jumps.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
MADE MANAGER

Mr.. Ray Griffith of Front street has
been made manager Of the Day and
Night Garage on East Second street.
This is a much deserved promotion
and the many friends of the young
man will be greatly pleased to hear
of II.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
News gf
- 6heCOurtS
Sued For Divorce

In the Mason County Court yester-
day Mrs. Matte Lawwill filed suit
against her husband Frank Lawwill
She claims that they were married in
1905 and that they separated in 1910,
not living together since, Hon, ]. M.
Collins is the attorney for the plain
tiff.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
OPERATED on HERE

The Manchester Signal says: Carl
Bowman, who was taken to Cincin-
natl last week where he was to re-
ceive treatment for badly swollen
limb, was returned to the Maysville
hospital Friday when his right leg
was amputated just above the knee.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
CARD PARTY TONIGHT

The card party Of the Mason County
Womans Club will be held in the club
room on Sutton street tonight begin
ming at 1880 O'Clock. A very enjoy
able evening is promised by the COM
mittee in charge.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mr.. Russell Wallingford, 2s, and
Miss Beulah Phillips, 21, both of
Springdale were married in this city
yesterday by County Judge w. H.
Rice.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
County Court

In the Mason County Court yester-
day Mrs. Mary O'Rourke was ordered
appointed Administrative of the estate
Of Owen O'Rourke qualifying with
James Laughlin as surety.
Messrs. Thomas Higgins, James
Seaman and Mike Brown were ap-
pointed to appraise the estate OF
Owen O'Rourke.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16
SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY

We offer for one day only, Stones"
celebrated cakes in five varieties at &c
or for csc. Get started on these
quality goods.
15-2t DINGER BROS, Sale Agents.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-16

There will be meeting of the
Baraca Executive Committee tonight
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
To Prevent Roosting ON Nests.


In recent issue the question Of how
TO prevent hens roosting on nest boxes
was asked. In response ! am giving my
method, which has been successful With
me. The nests must be made according
20 the size Of the house. Our nests are
on boards 10 feet long and they are. put
up 90 that We can remove and carry
them outside for cleaning. y - :
We use for front partitions, . board
1.2x12 inches or 1.2xA inches, according
to the size of the hons. To- the front
hoard We cut out V-shsped pieces. Then
the edees OF the v In the front board are
sharpened 80 a. to make 1t unpleasant
for the hens to remain on them for any
length Of time. Then board: are put-o
the nest partitions. We put boards or
piec,, of iron as the roofing above, cot at
q degree which prevents the henu from
being able to sit upon them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
Dom. L.. silI. Run-p.y u,.

Wonderful results have been obtain.
ed In. communities where the pay up
campaign has been tried out. With
every one paying his or her bills there
: has been an immediate circulation Of
money. There has been a quickening
Of business. Persons who never dream
of being dishonest often let bills run
on. They are simply careless. They
do not mean to defraud. This is q
rapid age. Business deals are quickly
consummated. Prompt payments have
not kept pace with the times. To OBJ
vlate this the pay, up campaign was
inaugurated. Do your share In the
good work. Quick payments simplify
bookkeeping. They add to the efiicien.
cy and stability Of your business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
Many Uses For Wosd.

Among the products made exclusive
ly from wood are charcoal, without
which we could have no formalde-
hyde; cellulose, which, converted into
viscose, furnishes Us with artificial
sausage skins and artificial silk from
which neckties, stockings. sbraids and
tapestries are made.
Nine-tenths of ali paper Is made from
wood. In one mill the mill waste Of
long leaf pine has been turned into q
brown paper that has q variety Of
uses; cut into strips, 1t Il spun into
threads aid woven into bags, mating.
burlap, suit cases and furniture.-New
York World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
Not. Increased by Phosphate.

Contrary to common opipion that acid
rhosnhate increases soil acidity, this
N aterial has not been found to make the
land moro acid In field and laboratory
tests at the Ohio station. Yields OF
GLOVER on Wooster soils treated with aeid
phosphate were larger last season than
on soils receiving no fertilixer.
Unlimited plots to which complete fer
tilixers were applied with phosphorus In
bono meal and basic Stag In . hve-year
rotation. produced moro clover than soil
simIlarly treated except that acid pnos'
phate carried the phosphorus. How.
ever, lime applied on the bone meal plot
prod uosd larger effects than on the one
receiving Scid phosphate. .-Hoard's
Dairyman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
Our aoino 20 School Record.

The latest report of the United States
bureau of education shows that one
American in every four rs per cent OF
the entire population Of the country 1s
pursuing educational studies at schools
of some kind or other. Germany, whose
system has always been highly praised,
falls below this figure, with about 20
per cent of its population in school
Great Britain has 10 per cent France
II, Russia only a little more than 4. !,
The result is slightly less favorable
to the United States If daily attendance
and the actual length Of schooling are
taken into consideration, but It is high
ly gratifying that we should lead In
numbers alone. ~. i11@+f,i ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
"A oosthals Story.

'f ~ AOVSuotO SsSbV
A bonmot Of Colonel Goethals b re-
ported from Chicago. ;a' ''.
It seems that Chicago amusement
agent sought out Colonel Goethals and
besought him to undertake, on the
completion Of his mammoth task. a lee,
ture tour devoted to the Panama canal.
But. the engineer hemmediand hawed.
He did not seem overenthusiasdc
about the lecture tour idea.
"A Panama canal lecture" said the
agent, would 60 like hot cakes, sir
Hike hot cakes. We'd illustrate It. OF
course" -ru r.
Colonel Goethals gave WY smile:
"What withY' he said. "Slidesr-
Washington Star. q ~. ,'a3
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27

sosoialists Of tho department. studying
,hs nroduction of concentrated fertilisere
ssvs s.s vorked out methods for producing
ammonium ann potassium phosphate, potas'
sium phosphate, and ammonium pnoss,
rhsss' These processes will be petentee
sor The benefit Of the people Of the Uniteo
States.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
Ipoculation for alfalfa may best be q

Inoculstion for alfalfa may best be ac-
com plished by scattering over the area
In he seeded surface soil taken to the
6sntb of 4 or 5 inches from another held
y NON which the crop has been previously
successfully grown. The soil should Dc
hrosdcasted. at the rate of from 250 to
so0 hounds per acre, and narrowed 10
immedjately. The spreading should
.sLs Mace on q cloudy day or late to the
ss,srnoon. a. the SUMS rays are destruc-
tive 20 the germs. Soil from the roots OF
s-sst. clover plants also will inocuiate
s,ssisa. Care should be taken 70 avoid
introducing noxious weeds or fungous
disosses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
A Strange Beast.

The most primitive order Of NAM
mails, the monotremes, are confined to
Australia. There Is the platypus. q
strange beast which lays eggs Ike q
turtle, but suckles its young, has horny
pads for teeth and q bill like the duck.
Its front feet are webbed; and both
back and front feet have claws. LATHE
wonder that he has received many
names or that his scientific designation
IL Ornithorhynchus paradoxuA Nation
al Geographic Magazine. ~,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
KIN Weak Chickens.

Do not, under any circumstances, help
ohIoks dat Of the shell. Chicks which
do not have enough vitality 70 get ont OF
the shell, either because OF : lack OF ".
atty 10 the egg or because Of faulty In
cubssion, are not worth having. !.
KIN and burn all weak Or Crippled
chicks - soon kas the haech - over
Wsak chicks ere always meuace 70 the
fiook. .-Ohio State Unlversity COLLEGE o.
I Agriegature. ~ 81
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
Her Compliment.

Balsac had for q neighbor ut one
time q noblemah Of high degree and
often used to pay him a visit In the
morning clad In the completest negh-
gee. One day Balzae met at his
neighbor's the latters niece and felt
bound to excuse himself on the nature
Of his attire. Monsieur" replied the
young lady, when I read your books
I did not trouble myself about the
binding" W III .rttf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27

Hinder average condisions We consider
.. : cood practice TO extend the founda-
80, . ~ the sIlo from 4 to- 9 fest into the
ground. This gives additional slIo oapec-
~. and does not make i necessary 20
elevate S the silo qults 70 high above sne
GROUND. s..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
Lead PsneiIs.

The lsad pencil has a history extend
ing over several hundred years, for It
ID claimed that a manuscript Of The
ophilus,o attributed 10 the thirteenth
century, shows evidences OF having
been ruled with q black lead pencil,
and an article Of Conrad Gesner Of
Zurich in the sixteenth century dis
tinctly mentions an article for writ
ing made Of wood and . piece Of lead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
Pox.r 81 RadIun,.

Professor William Crookes, the not
ed English physicist has calculated
chat II The total energy In the small
quantity Of radium which could b
placed on the up Of the index finger
WAS obtainable By an instantaneous
disintegration Of IT. atoms It. would be
sufacient to raise the whole EngliSh
navy a. high 81 Mount Dtna Qltituds
10,nb feeN. 80 : -,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
llh.llna ~ olsrl.u. pead.

Professor Robinson ~ Princeton
says on the Lecture platform that
Louis. XI. robbed the henroosts Of bis
subjects. ID the professor aware that
Q man In TACOMA was sent to jail for
libeling George washington Louis
/. .XI. has riehtsi too.-New York World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27

Some folks pray to the Lord to make
'em thankful when it's up to them ooce
In awhile to surprise the angels By b.
ing thankful Of their own free win and
accord. Providence has enough 10 do
without putting unnecessary work -
itslAtlantG Constitution.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
sH..a,.j.,suGyislr,sA /,

sHas your, boy Josh completed his
educationr s y. 8 81 Ta.ASi. g
II reckon so.r replied Farmer Corn
itoasel n dent ssy that he's got al hs
needs, but I suspect he's got about ~
he's abls to hold.r-Rashington sGtar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
AMONG THR FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow.-

OV.respondence ON practicai Agricultural topic
= soncited. Address all Communication In
3noed for this department to HINHY D.
oc.s. .A00np, 0, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
Just Had fa Grow.

- just Had to Grow.
g why are American men taller than
most racesY'
(, "It's q case Of evolution"
"HuhT
"we had to grow to reach those
street car straps."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27

A fsv slckly hens will undermine sne
hess-sour efforts q succees.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
l. 5. BILLINGS

ANuRAcTURER OF AND DEALER IN
He'd Cedar and Spruce Clap
ooards, New Brunswick Cedar
0nngles, North Carolina Pine,
fiooring and Sheathing,
iaroid Roofing, Wall Board,
apple Barrel Heads, and
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS
south Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
Postponed.

A man who intended, but neglect
ed, to take advantage of his opPor-
mnity while in good health, to in
santiy establish an estate-by taking
4 policy Of Old Line Insurance in the
Old reliable MASSACHUSETTS,
MUTUAL, represented by Charles
z. Merrill, or, with some other re-
liable company, is now uninsurable.
His 0intentions" are involuntarily,
indefinitely postponed. Quite likely
he is willing to sign an application
without any urging NOW.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-27
By RUTH GRAHAM


20 terrtbly?" : - l.a'"
with this question on her lips Rachel
winton entered the cabin; where her
parents were already, asleep. and
aought her couch. i;oh sll4eSals
For long time she lay awake. her
mind, much against her will. busy com.
pairing young Southard and Mt. Niles
Dams clear cut but somewhat boyish
face lost nothing by comparison with
that Of the bearded, middle aged ranch.
man who had been wooing her per
sistently for the past year.
Life with one meaht the unceasmg
drudgery Of the prairie, farm; with the
other, wealth to enable her to, live
wherever she might choose herself and
also give her parents q comfortable
home. 80 aT;jAi 1'.t
But which Of the men held the key
to her heart? - =.
Really she could not tell, but she
grew drowsy making herself believe
she would be able In any event to
compel her mind with its power Of
judging wisely TO- control her heart.
Toward midnight she was aroused
BY q strange pungent smell pervading
her little room. Her breathing was not
quite free What could It meant
She Lay Tor q minute daxed, yet with
what sense she could command; trying
to discover tho cause Of the odor that
was gaining In strength and Siding
power. g ~
Suddenly great crimson light illu.
mined the small window. With .
quick movement Rachel sprang from
b6d, and a. che did 20 thAre came to
her. ear tho rapid beat a. Z hog1s's
lipefb on the pr6irja rcqa
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
GREAT DEMAND FOR
HESIDENCES SHOWS
GROWTH OF NAMPA

Nampa, Sept. 15.-The rapidly In
creasing population of this city is fair
~ indexed by the great demand for
rental residences. More than SO were
built last year and about the same
number this year, while something like
80 are now in course of construction,
but the demand still very greatly ex-
ceeds the supply, and real estate men
estimate that not less than so new
modern residences are needed at the
present juncture. Especially is the
need of apartment houses apparent.
The advocacy for more residences for
rent is a general one. and because of
its obvious logic, it is highly proba-
BILE that the unprecedented building ac-
tivity which has featured this city for
the past two years will take on new
proportions and result in the invest
ment of no small amount of capital in
the city as well as vast expenditures for
labor which will still further stimu :
late the business of the city, Which is
conceded to be better than ever before
in the history of the city.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
"AGNES" AND "THELMA" WIN
PRAISE FOR FANCY WORK

Meridian. Sept. 15.-B. Allen and Carl
Hembree, day agent and night agent
of the local depot of the Interurban
Railroad company, are the recipients Of
many compliments from the citizens of
this place, consequent to the compile
ton of number of pieces of highly
artistic embroidery which they have
exhibited. The work was but recently
completed and was performed at odd
times by the young men who began the
work in spirit of fun. Similar pieces
to the work are on the market at $12
each. The work is declared by expert
Judges to be comparable to the pieces
exhibited at the state fairs in the past
The young men are in no measure
feminine in their characteristics, but
in a spirit of pleasantly, their asso-
ciates have given the names of Agnes
Allen" and "Thelma Hembree," and
they declare that they are partial to
the names and readily respond to them.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
MERIDIAN

Meridian, Sept 15.-Professor H. r.
Hubbard was a visitor to Boise today.
Miss Eta Wagner visited Boise
friends today.
Jack Evans came down from Camas
prairie yesterday for brief visit with
friends.
r. V. Wolf transacted business in
Boise today.
S. NJ. Burns and George Tolleth re-
turned yesterday from Hill City, near
where they spent two or three days,
visiting at the ranch of George Par
lins.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Taylor visited
in Boise yesterday.
Miss Goldie Harp. of Centerville, is
visiting here with friends.
Mrs. Harry Tolleth and children Wis
| tied in Boise today.
Mrs. w r. Turner spent yesterday in
Boise.
Mrs. l.. r. Shaul and little daughter
visited in Boise today.
f. c. McClintock transacted business
in Nampa today.
Miss Margaret Bassett was a Boise
visitor today.
Mrs. John Hedges and children spent
today in Boise.
Ed. M. Davis, Of Boise, a representa-
tive of the Northern Insurance COM
pany. was business visitor here to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. c. Holland were
visitors to Boise today
Rev. w. L. Straub. pastor of the
Christian church at Payette tomorrow
and Rev. f. j. Gillstrap, of Minneapolis,
Mimi, minister of national promi-
nence, and who is field director of the
International Christian Missionary So
ciety, will occupy the pulpit in the To-
| cal church.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
DIVORCE GRANTED.

Caldwell, Sept. ia divorce was
granted Mrs. Vashti Jensen from her
husband, Emel Jensen in the district
court yesterday afternoon upon the
charge of desertion. According to the
complaint of the plaintiff her hus-
band left home in 1908 to go to Alaska
with the understanding that he be
heard from after arriving there, but
letters from the wife were never de-
iivered to him and all inquiries to Of
ficials as to his whereabouts failed
to secure any trace1of him.